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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing permanganate

• potassium permanganate

• potassium permanganate

Medical Definition

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