pectous

pectous
/pek"teuhs/, adj. Biochem.
of, pertaining to, or consisting of pectin or protopectin.
[1860-65; pect- (repr. PECTIC, PECTIN, PECTOSE) + -OUS]

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  • pectous — ˈpektəs adjective Etymology: pectic or pectin + ous 1. : of, relating to, or consisting of protopectin or pectin 2. : resembling a jelly especially in consistency …   Useful english dictionary

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