permanganate
/pərˈmæŋɡəneɪt/
noun
- A dark purple chemical compound used as an oxidizer, disinfectant, and in water treatment.
- The lab technician added potassium permanganate to the water to purify it.
- A dilute solution of permanganate can be used to treat certain skin conditions.
- Permanganate is often used in chemistry experiments to study oxidation reactions.