potassium permanganate

noun

: a dark purple salt KMnO₄ used as an oxidizer and disinfectant

Examples of potassium permanganate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This means looking beyond the absence of potassium permanganate and considering factors such as worker safety, wastewater impacts, resource consumption, process reliability and economic feasibility. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Indeed, laser technology has revolutionized denim finishing, enabling companies to achieve worn and aged effects without potassium permanganate and manual scraping. — Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026

The air purifiers use carbon filters to remove hydrogen sulfide and other gases, plus potassium permanganate filters to clear pathogens. — Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for potassium permanganate

• aluminosilicate
• isothiocyanate
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• airfreight
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• birthdate
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Kids Definition

potassium permanganate

noun

-(ˌ)pər-ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnāt

: a dark purple salt used especially as a disinfectant

Medical Definition

potassium permanganate

noun

: a dark purple salt KMnO₄ used chiefly as an oxidizing agent and disinfectant