Systems under fixed length: 1  Denier = Weight in grams of 9,000 metres. 2  Tex = Weight in grams of 1,000 metres. 3  Decitex = Weight in grams of 10,000 metres.
Medical Definition of THIOGLYCOLATE. : a salt or ester of thioglycolic acid.
Fluid Thioglycollate Medium. Thioglycollate broth (Fluid Thioglycollate Medium) is a medium designed to test the aerotolerance of bacteria. Along with nutrients to support bacterial growth, it contains sodium thioglycollate, thioglycollic acid, L-cystine, methylene blue, and 0.05% agar. The sodium thioglycollate, thioglycollic acid, and L-cystine reduce the oxygen to water.