permanganate
noun
per·man·ga·nate
(ˌ)pər-ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnāt 
1
: a salt containing the anion MnO4−
especially
: potassium permanganate
2
: the anion MnO4− of a permanganate
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Similarly, bleaching with chemicals like permanganate or hypochlorite, which consumes substantial water, can be replaced by ozone bleaching using air, significantly reducing water usage and simplifying the drying process.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Lumia can increase abrasion effects without pumice stone and replace permanganate.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency also authorized adding additional copper sulfate and sodium permanganate to the aqueduct's reservoirs to combat the algae, the Army Corps of Engineers said.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 3 July 2024
If that doesn’t work, the sludge will be treated with sodium permanganate, Kearney said.
—Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com, 17 Sep. 2021
That was the result of a disinfectant called potassium permanganate that leaked into the system, not algae, salt or aliens.
—Joanna Klein, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2017
Fireworks usually include gunpowder, but a hobbyist has made this rather impressive bang using potassium permanganate in lieu of the more traditional ingredient.
—Aaron Rowe, WIRED, 9 Feb. 2008
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Lumia can increase abrasion effects without pumice stone and replace permanganate.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency also authorized adding additional copper sulfate and sodium permanganate to the aqueduct's reservoirs to combat the algae, the Army Corps of Engineers said.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 3 July 2024
If that doesn’t work, the sludge will be treated with sodium permanganate, Kearney said.
—Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com, 17 Sep. 2021
That was the result of a disinfectant called potassium permanganate that leaked into the system, not algae, salt or aliens.
—Joanna Klein, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2017
Fireworks usually include gunpowder, but a hobbyist has made this rather impressive bang using potassium permanganate in lieu of the more traditional ingredient.
—Aaron Rowe, WIRED, 9 Feb. 2008
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“Permanganate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanganate. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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permanganate
noun
per·man·ga·nate
(ˌ)pər-ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnāt
1
: a salt containing the anion MnO4−
especially
: potassium permanganate
2
: the anion MnO4− of a permanganate
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