English word permanganate comes from English manganate ((chemistry) Any compound containing the ion MnO42-.), English per-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| manganate | English (eng) | (chemistry) Any compound containing the ion MnO42-. |
| per- | English (eng) | (non-productive) Denoting the sense "by" or "per", as in perchance or perhaps. (chemistry) Added to the name of an element in a polyatomic ion denote the number of atoms of that element (usually four).. (chemistry) Forming nouns and adjectives denoting the maximum proportion of one element in a compound, as in peroxide.. (non-productive) In adjectives and adverbs: denoting the sense [...] |
| permanganate | English (eng) | (inorganic chemistry) any salt of permanganic acid: they are purple crystalline solids, mostly soluble in water, and are strong oxidizing agents. (inorganic chemistry) potassium permanganate. |