permanganic acid Word Origin 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 noun
- a monobasic acid known only in solution and in the form of permanganate salts. Formula: HMnO 4Systematic name: manganic(VII) acid
permanganic acid in Medicine permanganic acid [pûr′măn-găn′ĭk, -măng-] n.
- An unstable inorganic acid existing only in dilute solution. Its purple aqueous solution is used as an oxidizing agent.
permanganic acid in Science permanganic acid [pûr′măn-găn′ĭk]
- An unstable inorganic acid existing only in dilute solution. Its purple aqueous solution is used as an oxidizing agent. Chemical formula: HMnO4.