Mn

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Manganese: The chemical symbol for the element manganese, a hard, brittle, silvery-gray metal used in making steel and other alloys.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Thép chứa Mn thường cứng và bền hơn. (Steel containing Mn is usually harder and more durable.)
  • Mn là nguyên tố vi lượng cần thiết cho cơ thể. (Mn is an essential trace element for the body.)
  • Kí hiệu của mangan là Mn. (The symbol for manganese is Mn.)

Advanced Usage

• In chemistry and materials science, "Mn" is used in formulas and specifications.
  • Hợp kim này có thành phần chính là Fe, C, và 1.5% Mn. (This alloy's main components are Fe, C, and 1.5% Mn.)

Variants and Related Words

• Mangan (n): The full Vietnamese name for the element manganese.
  • Mangan có số nguyên tử là 25. (Manganese has the atomic number 25.)

Synonyms

• Manganese: The full English name for the element represented by the symbol Mn.

Notes on Usage

• "Mn" is always written with a capital 'M' and a lowercase 'n'. It is used primarily in scientific, industrial, and academic contexts (e.g., chemistry, metallurgy, biology). It is not used in everyday conversation, where the full word "mangan" is preferred.