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.
A relaxer is a type of lotion or cream generally used by people with tight curls or very curly hair which makes hair easier to straighten by chemically relaxing the natural curls. The active agent is usually a strong alkali, although some formulations are based on ammonium thioglycolate instead.