Definitions for "Permanganate"
Keywords:  mno, ion, manganese, oxidizer, purple
(MnO4-) permanganate ion. Permanganate ion (MnO4-) is a powerful oxidizing agent used in chemical analysis and water treatment. The ion has an intense purple color.
Generally refers to potassium permanganate, a chemical compound used in water treatment. (See potassium permanganate.)
A permanganate is a chemical compound that contains the permanganate ion (MnO4−). Because manganese is in the +7 oxidation state, the permanganate ion is a strong oxidizer.
Keywords:  salt, acid
A salt of permanganic acid.