The difference between Ferruginous and Manganiferous

When used as adjectives, ferruginous means containing iron, whereas manganiferous means containing manganese.


check bellow for the other definitions of Ferruginous and Manganiferous

  1. Ferruginous as an adjective:

    Containing iron.

  2. Ferruginous as an adjective:

    Rusty.

  3. Ferruginous as an adjective:

    Rust-coloured.

    Examples:

    "color paneB7410E"

  1. Manganiferous as an adjective (mineralogy, metallurgy):

    Containing manganese

    Examples:

    "a manganiferous ore"

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