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permanganate

per·man·ga·nate

uncommon

noun

1.

a dark purple salt of permanganic acid; in water solution it is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic

Origin

From per- + manganate.

Phrases

  • calcium permanganate
  • permanganate of potash
  • potassium permanganate

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