manganese steel
- noun
- /ˈmæŋɡəniːz stɪl/
- Specialized
:
acero de manganeso
- The excavator's bucket was made of manganese steel to withstand abrasive materials.
Examples
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Replacing the old parts with manganese steel components greatly increased the machine's lifespan.
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Many railway tracks use manganese steel for its remarkable durability.
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The tool was made of manganese steel.
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Many construction companies use manganese steel for its durability.
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Many railway tracks use manganese steel for its remarkable durability.
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The excavator's bucket was made of manganese steel to withstand abrasive materials.
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Replacing the old parts with manganese steel components greatly increased the machine's lifespan.
Synonyms
Steel that contains 10–14% manganese and stands up to wear and strong impacts
How Wear-Resistant
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
5.5
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- Specialized
2
3.5
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase denotes a type of steel that contains the element manganese, so its meaning is directly compositional from 'manganese' (the metal) + 'steel' (the alloy). This noun-noun naming pattern for alloys is common cross-linguistically and follows standard English compounding, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Manganese steel is named for the metal manganese added to steel to make it much harder and able to resist wear and heavy hits. So the name means 'steel that lasts a long time in hard use', which is why it is used for railway tracks, machine parts, and excavator buckets.