permanganic

American  

[pur-man-gan-ik] / ˌpɜr mænˈgæn ɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. of or derived from permanganic acid.

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Etymology

Origin of permanganic

First recorded in 1830–40; per- + manganic

Example Sentences

If this second bath of binoxide of barium does not produce the requisite whiteness, it is introduced into a solution of permanganic acid or permanganate of magnesia before the last washing.

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXVII.?No. 2. [New Series.], July 14, 1877 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various

Manganese forms two unstable acids, namely, manganic acid and permanganic acid.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

When carbon dioxide is passed through a solution of a manganate a part of the manganese is changed into manganese dioxide, while the remainder forms a salt of the unstable acid HMnO4, called permanganic acid.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

In both cases the characteristic coloration from permanganic acid is developed by the action of the current at the positive pole; this, however, disappears in the direction of the negative electrode.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 299, September 24, 1881 by Various

In very dilute strongly acid nitric solutions there is formed only permanganic acid, which according to Riche is plainly visible in solutions containing 1/1000000 grm. manganese.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 441, June 14, 1884. by Various