potassium permanganatenoun [ U ]
uk/pəˌtæs.i.əm pɜːˈmæŋ.ɡə.neɪt/us/pəˌtæs.i.əm pɚˈmæŋ.ɡə.neɪt/specializeda dark purple chemical used in industry, for example to kill germs (formula KMnO4)
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