adj ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to pectin or pectin-like substances. not-comparable
2. 2
   Relating to pectic acid or its derivatives. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   of or relating to or derived from pectin wordnet

Etymology

From pectin + -ic, from Ancient Greek πηκτικός (pēktikós, “curdling”), from πηκτός (pēktós, “curdled”), from πήγνυμι (pḗgnumi, “stiffen”).

Related phrases

metapectic acidpectic acid

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