Definitions

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  • adjective Of or pertaining to thioglycolic acid or its derivatives

Etymologies

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thio- +‎ glycolic

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Examples

  • The treatment, using thioglycolic acid, takes three to four hours and costs from $250 to $500.

    The Taming of the Curl Anjali Athavaley 2011

  • An additional poorly recognized danger from salon and personal use relates to hair straighteners based on thioglycolic acid.

    Health News from Medical News Today 2009

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