permanganate

IPA: pɝmˈæŋgʌneɪt

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

Examples of "permanganate" in Sentences

The scientist added a few drops of potassium permanganate to the solution to test for the presence of organic compounds
The permanganate solution turned from purple to brown as it reacted with the reducing agent
Permanganate ions are powerful oxidizing agents commonly used in chemical laboratories
The oxidation of organic compounds by permanganate can be used to determine their purity
Diluted permanganate solutions are often used as antiseptics for cleaning wounds