permanganic acid
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noun Chemistry.
an acid, HMnO4, known only in solution.
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Origin of permanganic acid
First recorded in 1830–40
Words nearby permanganic acid
permanent tooth, permanent wave, permanent way, permanganate, permanganic, permanganic acid, perma-press, perma-tan, permatemp, Permax, permeability
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British Dictionary definitions for permanganic acid
permanganic acid
/ (ˌpɜːmænˈɡænɪk) /
noun
a monobasic acid known only in solution and in the form of permanganate salts. Formula: HMnO 4Systematic name: manganic(VII) acid
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Medical definitions for permanganic acid
permanganic acid
[ pûr′măn-găn′ĭk, -măng- ]
n.
An unstable inorganic acid existing only in dilute solution. Its purple aqueous solution is used as an oxidizing agent.
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Scientific definitions for permanganic acid
permanganic acid
[ pûr′măn-găn′ĭk ]
An unstable inorganic acid existing only in dilute solution. Its purple aqueous solution is used as an oxidizing agent. Chemical formula: HMnO4.
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