Manganese

Transition metal essential for photosynthesis.

A silvery-grey transition metal essential for photosynthesis in plants and a vital trace element for animals, including humans. Manganese is widely used in steel production to improve hardness and strength, as well as in batteries and pigments.

/ˈmæŋɡəniz/

Manganese is derived from the Latin word 'magnes,' meaning 'strong,' and 'an' from Arabic 'manganas', referring to its source in mines.

Manganese is a shiny, silver-gray metal that's super important for plants to make food through photosynthesis, like how trees use sunlight to grow.

transition metal element

manganese dioxide potassium permanganate

periodic table

chemical substance element