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Definition of Manganous

1. a. Of, pertaining to, designating, those compounds of manganese in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with manganic compounds; as, manganous oxide.

Definition of Manganous

1. Adjective. (chemistry) Containing manganese in its +2 oxidation state. ¹

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Definition of Manganous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Manganous

1. Of, pertaining to, designating, those compounds of manganese in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with manganic compounds; as, manganous oxide. Manganous acid, a hypothetical compound analogous to sulphurous acid, and forming the so-called manganites. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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