manganous
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of manganous
First recorded in 1815–25; mangan(ese) + -ous
Example Sentences
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Manganese takes the sulfur away from the iron and the manganous sulfide which is formed collects in small globules throughout the metal without weakening it.
From Time Magazine Archive
Only the manganous and the chromic salts, however, are of importance.
From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William
In barytobiotite and manganophyllite the magnesia is partly replaced by baryta and manganous oxide respectively.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various
The details of the method are as follows: A solution of manganous sulphate slightly stronger than No. 1 is prepared.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 561, October 2, 1886 by Various
Cotton is dyed by first impregnating it with a solution of manganous chloride, then dyeing and passing into a hot solution of caustic soda.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various
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