noun
- a hard, brittle, grayish-white metallic chemical element used in making steel and other alloys
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Manganese is essential for steel production.
- The mine extracts manganese ore from deep underground.
- This alloy contains iron, carbon, and manganese.
- Manganese deficiency can affect plant growth.
- The periodic table shows manganese with the symbol Mn.
- Industrial batteries often contain manganese dioxide.