permanganate

noun

per·man·ga·nate | \ (ˌ)pər-ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnāt

Definition of permanganate

1 : a salt containing the anion MnO₄⁻ especially : potassium permanganate

2 : the anion MnO₄⁻ of a permanganate

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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, "A Lake Turned Pink in Australia. It’s Not the Only One.," 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, "Video: Potassium Permanganate Fireworks," 9 Feb. 2008

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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