pectins

We have found lemma(root) word of pectins : pectin.

Definitions


[ˈpɛktɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a soluble gelatinous polysaccharide which is present in ripe fruits and is used as a setting agent in jams and jellies
(e.g: the very early stalks may not have quite enough natural pectin to set properly)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from Greek pektos ‘congealed’ (from pēgnuein ‘make solid’) + -in




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