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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

permanganate

/ˌpərmænˈɡænɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does permanganate mean?

noun

A strong oxidizing agent, especially a salt of manganese in the +7 oxidation state, used as a disinfectant and in analytical chemistry.

Example

"The laboratory used permanganate to purify the water sample."

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