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Manganin vs Manganic - What's the difference?

manganin | manganic |

As a noun manganin

is manganin.

As an adjective manganic is

(chemistry) containing manganese in its higher oxidation states.

manganin

English

Noun

(wikipedia manganin) (-)
  • Any of several alloys of copper, manganese and nickel used in the manufacture of electrical resistors because of the thermal stability of their resistance

    • manganic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (chemistry) Containing manganese in its higher oxidation states.

    • Derived terms

    *manganate *manganic acid *permanganic acid *potassio-manganic sulfate, potassio-manganic sulphate

    See also

    *manganous