pectic
ˈpɛktɪk
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Definition of pectic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
scienceTECH.related to pectin or pectin-like substancesTECH.
  • The pectic enzymes help in fruit juice extraction.
2.
chemistryTECH.derived from plant gelling acids used to thicken jamsTECH.
  • Pectic substances are crucial in the gelling process.
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complex acid with arabinose and galactose in fruits
Pectic acid contributes to the texture of ripe fruits.

Origin of pectic

Greek, pektos (congealed)

Examples of pectic in a sentence

  • The study focused on the pectic properties of various fruits.
  • Pectic enzymes are used in fruit juice production.
  • The pectic content affects the texture of the jam.

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  1. French:pectique, gélifiant, ...
  2. German:pektisch, pektinbezogen, ...
  3. Italian:pectinico, pectico, ...
  4. Spanish:péctico, de ácido péctico, ...
  5. Portuguese:péctico, relativo ao ácido péctico, ...
  6. Chinese:果胶的, 果胶酸的, ...
  7. Japanese:ペクチンの, ペクチン酸の, ...
  8. Arabic:بِكْتِينِي, مُتَعَلِّق بِالبِكْتِين, ...
  9. Hebrew:פֶּקְטִינִי, פֶּקְטִי, ...
  10. Russian:пектиновый, пектиновые, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пектиновий, ...
  12. Hindi:पेक्टिक, पेक्टिकीय, ...

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