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manganous

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man⋅ga⋅nous

[mang-guh-nuhs, man-gan-uhs, mang-]
–adjective Chemistry.
containing bivalent manganese.

Origin:
1815–25; mangan(ese) + -ous
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man·ga·nous   (māng'gə-nəs)   
adj.  Relating to bivalent manganese or to a compound containing bivalent manganese.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: man·ga·nous
Pronunciation: -n&s
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or derived from manganese; especially : containing this element with a valence of two
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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