manganous

[ mang-guh-nuh s, man-gan-uh s, mang- ]

/ ˈmæŋ gə nəs, mænˈgæn əs, mæŋ- /

containing bivalent manganese.

Origin of manganous

First recorded in 1815–25; mangan(ese) + -ous

By precipitating a solution of manganous sulphate with a solution of sodium phosphate.

Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II |Arnold Cooley
Only the manganous and the chromic salts, however, are of importance.

An Elementary Study of Chemistry |William McPherson
Frequently also, magnesia and manganous oxide are present in small amounts, the former reaching 16%.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 3 |Various
By saturating a solution of tartaric acid with most manganous carbonate.

Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II |Arnold Cooley

Mn3O4 per hectare (as manganous chloride) was applied to rice.

Inorganic Plant Poisons and Stimulants |Winifred E. Brenchley

manganous

/ (ˈmæŋɡənəs, mænˈɡænəs) /

of or containing manganese in the divalent state