MANGANESE

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

MANGANESE A gray-white brittle metallic element, occurring in several allotropic forms, found worldwide, especially in the ores pyrolusite and rhodochrosite and in nodules on the ocean floor. It is alloyed with steel to increase strength, hardness, wear resistance, and other properties and with other metals to form highly ferromagnetic materials. Atomic number 25; atomic weight 54.938; melting point 1,246°C; boiling point 2,061°C; specific gravity 7.21 to 7.44; valence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. cross-reference: Periodic Table.

Word Information

  • Part of Speech: noun
  • Pronunciation: /ˈmæŋɡəniːz/
  • Word Length: 9 letters

Scrabble Information

Word: MANGANESE

Length: 9 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word MANGANESE can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.