PERMANGANATE OF POTASH
(noun)Definitions
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Permanganate Of Potash.
Permanganate Of Potash - as a noun
A poisonous salt that forms dark purple crystals and is purple-red when dissolved in water; used as an oxidizing and bleaching agent and as a disinfectant and antiseptic
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
potassium permanganateExample Sentences
"The permanganate of potash solution turned purple upon contact with the organic material."
"The laboratory stocked a large supply of permanganate of potash for various experiments."
"Adding a few crystals of permanganate of potash to water creates a purifying solution."
"The chemical formula for permanganate of potash is KMnO4."
"He accidentally spilled some permanganate of potash on his hands and had to wash them immediately."
