permanganate
per·man·ga·nate
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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