Manganese
(noun)
- A chemical element with the symbol Mn and atomic number 25. It is a grey-white metal that is hard and brittle, and it is often used in steel production, as well as in batteries, fertilizers, and ceramics.
- A metallic element used in steel production and in manufacturing of batteries, fertilizers, ceramics and other chemical compounds.
Origin:
The word manganese comes from the latin word magnes, meaning "magnet" and the greek word manganos, meaning "magnet". it is a chemical element with the symbol mn and atomic number 25. it is a grey-white metal that is hard and brittle, and it is often used in steel production, as well as in batteries, fertilizers, and ceramics.
Examples:
- Manganese is an important component in steel production.
- The manganese ore was mined for industrial use.
- The manganese was used to produce batteries.
- Manganese is an essential element for plant growth.
- Manganese is used to make ceramics.