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manganese

Pronunciation: /ˈmaŋgəniːz/
Definition of manganese

noun

[mass noun]
  • the chemical element of atomic number 25, a hard grey metal of the transition series. Manganese is an important component of special steels and magnetic alloys. (Symbol: Mn)
  • the black dioxide of manganese as an industrial raw material or additive, especially in glass-making.

Origin:

late 17th century: via French from Italian manganese, alteration of medieval Latin magnesia (see magnesia)

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