manganese
|man-ga-nese|
B2
/ˈmæŋɡəniːz/
chemical element
Etymology
Etymology Information
'manganese' originates from the French word 'manganèse', which was derived from the Italian 'manganese', a variant of 'manganese', meaning 'magnet'.
Historical Evolution
'manganese' changed from the Italian word 'manganese' and eventually became the modern English word 'manganese'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a mineral used in glassmaking, but over time it evolved into its current meaning as a chemical element.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical element with the symbol Mn and atomic number 25, known for its importance in steel production and as a trace mineral in the human body.
Manganese is used to improve the strength and durability of steel.
Last updated: 2025/06/27 02:00