pectic Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective of or relating to or derived from pectin
- pectic acid
WordNet
Pec"tic adjective
Etymology
Gr. curdled.Definitions
(Chem.) Of or pertaining to pectin; specifically, designating an acid obtained from ordinary vegetable jelly (pectin) as an amorphous substance, tough and horny when dry, but gelatinous when moist.