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.
An ammonium thioglycolate straightener is less damaging to the scalp and hair than other chemical products. Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical used to straighten hair. Hair that is very curly has a great number of disulfide bonds. Removing ammonium thioglycolate requires thorough washing.