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manganese Definition

man·ga·nese (maŋgə nēs′, -nēz′)

noun

a grayish-white, metallic chemical element, usually hard and brittle, which rusts like iron but is not magnetic: it is used in the manufacture of alloys of iron, aluminum, and copper: symbol, Mn; at. no., 25

Etymology: Fr manganèse < It manganese, by metathesis < ML magnesia: see magnesia

manganese Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contain: Manganese bronze is actually a brass that contains manganese.
  • include: Elements which stabilize austenite include manganese, nickel, cobalt and copper.
  • use: Ranchers often use manganese in the mineral supplements they give to farm animals.
  • add: Trace elements -do you wish to add manganese or magnesium?
  • base: The same clay could also be used for nickel or manganese based salt mixtures.

Adjective modifier

alkaline: Alkaline cells are manufactured using the chemical, alkaline manganese.

Modifies a noun

  • ascorbate: Manganese ascorbate is necessary to optimize the production of cartilage components.
  • sulfide: It also acts to modify the shape of manganese sulfide inclusions from an elongated to globular morphology.
  • phosphate: The process is based on a manganese phosphate solution which produces a fairly thick coating.
  • ore: Later, in 1841, the mine was reopened to produce manganese ore.
  • nodule: On the Ocean beds lie immense riches in the form of manganese nodules - roughly 10,000 tons per square mile.
  • oxide: The crystal chemistry of Co in manganese oxides clearly needs further work.

Noun used with modifier

  • %: Typical examples of austenitic steels include the 18/8 stainless steels and 14 % manganese steel.
  • iron: If dissolved iron and/or manganese are more than a few mg/l, a manganese filter on the supply pipe may be necessary.
  • mineral: Also implicated in calcium absorption is the mineral manganese, a glass of pineapple juice two or three times a week will suffice.
  • and/or: If dissolved iron and/or manganese are more than a few mg/l, a manganese filter on the supply pipe may be necessary.

Preposition: in

  • zone: Contravention of the standard for manganese in one zone.
  • plant: Studies of metal take-up by biological samples have included investigation of the speciation of nickel, zinc and manganese in hyper- accumulator plants.

Preposition: from

source: Filtration is also used to remove iron and manganese from ground water sources.

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