A permanganate is the general name for a chemical compound containing the manganate(VII) ion, (MnO4−). Because manganese is in the +7 oxidation state, the permanganate(VII) ion is a strong oxidizing agent. The ion has tetrahedral geometry. Permanganate solutions are purple in color and are stable in neutral or slightly alkaline media.The exact c... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permanganate
Per·man'ga·nate noun (Chemistry) A salt of permanganic acid. Potassium permanganate . (Chemistry) See Potassium permanganate , under Potassium . Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/59
A permanganate is any salt of permanganic acid. Sodium permanganate and potassium permanganate are used for the oxidation of compounds in organic preparations. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/GP.HTM
noun a dark purple salt of permanganic acid; in water solution it is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974