Associations to the word «Permanganate»

Wiktionary

PERMANGANATE, noun. (inorganic chemistry) any salt of permanganic acid, they are purple crystalline solids, mostly soluble in water; they are strong oxidizing agents
PERMANGANATE, noun. (inorganic chemistry) potassium permanganate

Dictionary definition

PERMANGANATE, noun. A dark purple salt of permanganic acid; in water solution it is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic.

Wise words

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