POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE: Dictionary Entry and Meaning

Pronunciation:			pu'taseeum pur'manggu`neyt
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  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:		permanganate of potash
	See Also:		permanganate