thioglycollate en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dʰewh₂-der.? Ancient Greek θέειον (théeion) Ancient Greek θεῖον (theîon)der. English thio- English glycollate English thioglycollate From thio- + glycollate.
Meanings
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A sulfur-substituted glycolate
Thioglycollates are potential skin-sensitising agents, and strong solutions can cause serious damage to the skin because of their keratolytic action.
1966, Arthur Jarrett et al., Dermatology: A Functional Introduction, page 96:
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A growth medium containing sodium thioglycollate and other substances
cultured in thioglycollate broth
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thioglycollates | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| thioglycolate | alternative | lexicographic |