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pectic

pec·tic

US/ˈpɛktɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to or derived from pectin

  • “pectic acid”

Origin

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

Phrases

  • metapectic acid

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