MANGANIC

Etymology

Adjective

manganic (not comparable)

(chemistry) Containing manganese in its higher oxidation states.

Anagrams

• manacing

Source: Wiktionary


Man`gan"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. manganique.] (Chem.)

Definition: Of, pertaining to resembling, or containing, manganese; specif., designating compounds in which manganese has a higher valence as contrasted with manganous compounds. Cf. Manganous. Manganic acid, an acid, H2MnO4, formed from manganese, analogous to sulphuric acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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