permanganic acid


noun Chemistry.

an acid, HMnO4, known only in solution.

Origin of permanganic acid

First recorded in 1830–40

British Dictionary definitions for permanganic acid

permanganic acid
/ (ˌpɜːmænˈɡænɪk) /

noun

a monobasic acid known only in solution and in the form of permanganate salts. Formula: HMnO 4 Systematic name: manganic(VII) acid

Medical definitions for permanganic acid

permanganic acid
[ pûr′măn-gănĭk, -măng- ]

n.

An unstable inorganic acid existing only in dilute solution. Its purple aqueous solution is used as an oxidizing agent.

Scientific definitions for permanganic acid

permanganic acid
[ pûr′măn-gănĭk ]

An unstable inorganic acid existing only in dilute solution. Its purple aqueous solution is used as an oxidizing agent. Chemical formula: HMnO4.