Definitions

1. verb

to treat or coat with manganous oxide, especially in the production of dry-cell batteries

“The factory manganized the plates to increase the battery’s shelf life.”

2. verb

to give a reddish-brown color to

“The artist manganized the painting to create a warm, earthy tone.”

3. noun

a substance or coating containing manganous oxide

“The battery’s manganize coating helped it maintain a consistent voltage.”

4. noun

the process of applying a manganous oxide coating

“The factory’s manganize line was shut down for maintenance.”