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Manganese (Noun)

Meaning

A hard brittle grey polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic; used in making steel; occurs in many minerals.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Manganese is a crucial alloying element in the production of steel due to its ability to combine with sulfur and oxygen.
  • The Earth's crust contains a small percentage of manganese, which can be found in a wide variety of minerals such as rhodochrosite and pyrolusite.
  • Historically, manganese has been used as a pigment in paint and was the primary source of the color pink until the 19th century.
  • Ore deposits rich in manganese are typically found near the center of ancient ocean basins where water once came into contact with volcanic rocks.
  • Alloying steel with manganese can help to increase its strength, hardness, and resistance to corrosion while also making it more ductile.

Synonyms

  • Mn
  • Atomic Number 25

Hypernyms

  • Metal
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