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.
Glucomannan is a water-soluble polysaccharide that is considered a dietary fiber. It is a hemicellulose component in the cell walls of some plant species.Glucomannan is a food additive used as an emulsifier and thickener.lucomannan is a soluble fiber, and as such, has been investigated for the treatment of constipation. Glucomannan may relieve constipation by decreasing fecal transit time.