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Pectic

adj

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”).

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