First Known Use: 1783
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manganese
noun man·ga·nese \ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnēz, -ˌnēs\
: a grayish-white usually hard metal that breaks easily
Full Definition of MANGANESE
: a grayish-white usually hard and brittle metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic and is used especially in alloys, batteries, and plant fertilizers — see element table
— man·ga·ne·sian \ˌmaŋ-gə-ˈnē-zhən, -shən\ adjective
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Origin of MANGANESE
French manganèse, from Italian manganese manganese dioxide
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manganese
noun man·ga·nese \ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnēz\
Definition of MANGANESE for Kids
: a grayish white brittle metallic chemical element that resembles iron
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manganese
noun man·ga·nese \ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnēz, -ˌnēs\
Medical Definition of MANGANESE
: a grayish white usually hard and brittle metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic—symbol Mn; see element table
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