manganese

English

/ˈmæŋɡəniz/, /ˈmæŋɡəniːz/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) A metallic chemical element (symbol Mn) with an atomic number of 25, not a free element in nature but often found in minerals in combination with iron, and useful in industrial alloy production.
  • (countable) A single atom of this element.

Etymology

Borrowed from French manganèse derived from Italian manganese derived from Latin magnesia (magnesia) derived from Ancient Greek μαγνησία.

Origin

Ancient Greek

μαγνησία

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