† mangaˌnoso-manˈganic, a. Chem. Obs.
[ad. mod.L. manganōso-manganicus (Berzelius): cf. manganous and manganic.]
Having a formula which is the sum of that of a ‘manganous’ and that of a ‘manganic’ compound. manganoso-manganic oxide: red oxide of manganese, Mn3O4.
| 1845 Parnell Chem. Anal. 331 Manganoso-manganic oxide. 1865 Watts Dict. Chem. IV. 801 Manganese occurs..as manganic and manganoso-manganic oxide. |