When in solution, this particular compound gives an absolutely gorgeous pink-purple colour.
As a solid, it is black, but sparkly black!
It has therefore endeared itself to many a Chemistry A level student!
It is also known as Potassium Permanganate.
"What's your favourite colour?"
"Potassium manganate VII in solution..."
"???"
*sigh* "PURPLE"
A portmanteau of mangled and discombobulated, it can mean anything from the simple confusion of losing your keys, tripping over the dog and then pouring your coffee on your cereal, or ending up thinking you have 7 legs after a rave.
"Wow, Steve was sure mangulated last night, did you see him trying to have sex with that phone booth?"