potassium permanganate

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noun Chemistry.

a very dark purple, crystalline, water-soluble solid, KMnO4, used chiefly as an oxidizing agent, disinfectant, laboratory reagent, and in medicine as an astringent and antiseptic.

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Origin of potassium permanganate

First recorded in 1865–70

Words nearby potassium permanganate

potassium iodide, potassium monophosphate, potassium myronate, potassium nitrate, potassium oxalate, potassium permanganate, potassium phosphate, potassium sodium tartrate, potassium sulfate, potassium sulphate, potassium thiocyanate

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How to use potassium permanganate in a sentence

It takes around 48 hours for a patient poisoned with potassium to die, which gave Poggiali plenty of distance from the deaths.
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The summertime staple is also a good source of potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. 2.
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Unlike sports beverages, coconut water is low in carbohydrates, while still rich in potassium.
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They also have potassium for hydration and iron for healthy circulation.
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Feel good about using cottage cheese as a dip because it delivers calcium, quality protein and potassium.
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By far the most important of the conjugate sulphates and representative of the group is potassium indoxyl sulphate.
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Indol is absorbed and oxidized into indoxyl, which combines with potassium and sulphuric acid and is thus excreted.
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Bromide of potassium is generally recognised as the most effective anti-epileptic remedy we at present possess.
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For the last six years he has regularly taken the bromides of potassium and ammonium (one drachm and a half) daily.
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For six years past she has taken regularly the bromides of potassium and ammonium, one drachm of each daily.
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British Dictionary definitions for potassium permanganate

potassium permanganate

noun

a dark purple poisonous odourless soluble crystalline solid, used as a bleach, disinfectant, and antiseptic. Formula: KMnO 4Systematic name: potassium manganate(VII)

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Medical definitions for potassium permanganate

potassium permanganate

A dark purple crystalline compound used as an oxidizing agent and disinfectant and in deodorizers and dyes.

Scientific definitions for potassium permanganate

potassium permanganate

A dark purple crystalline compound used as an oxidizing agent and disinfectant and in deodorizers and dyes. Chemical formula: KMnO4.