manganese
Translation
manganese
Examples
Manganese is an important chemical element.
Manganese is an important chemical element.
This alloy contains iron and manganese.
This alloy contains iron and manganese.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a chemical element Manganese is used in steel production.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Similar concepts: iron, copper, zinc (other metallic elements).
Etymology
From Italian 'manganese', an alteration of medieval Latin 'magnesia'.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'manga' and 'knees'. Picture a robot whose strong knees are made of manganese steel, allowing it to read manga while squatting.