Thioglycollate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thioglycollate is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A sulfur-substituted glycolate.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A sulfur-substituted glycolate.
More Meanings
- (microbiology) A growth medium containing sodium thioglycollate and other substances
Example Sentences
cultured in thioglycollate broth
Thioglycollates are potential skin-sensitising agents, and strong solutions can cause serious damage to the skin because of their keratolytic action.
Word Forms
- thioglycollates
- thioglycolate
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thioglycolate, thioglycol, thiogalactoside, thiogallate, thioglycoside, glycollate.
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