A hard, brittle, metallic element (Mn; at. no. 25; at. wt. 54.93805), of a grayish color tinged with red: used in making paint, glass, etc.

【化】锰(元素符号 Mn；原子序 25；原子量 54.93805)。其质硬而脆，色灰白而带红，可用以制油漆及玻璃等。