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potassium permanganate Definition

potassium permanganate

noun

a dark-purple, crystalline compound, KMnO, used as an oxidizing agent, disinfectant, antiseptic, etc.

potassium permanganate Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • solution: I gave the shank a quick wipe down with potassium permanganate solution to make the patterns stand out.
  • crystal: You might like to try growing sugar crystals, copper sulfate crystals, sodium silicate crystals, potassium permanganate crystals or iodine crystals.
  • particle: Despite the evidence provided by the spreading purple color, the majority believe that the potassium permanganate particles should stay in one place.