pectic
The English word “pectic” has 2 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Of or pertaining to pectin or pectin-like substances.
- Relating to pectic acid or its derivatives.
Etymology
From pectin + -ic, from Ancient Greek πηκτικός (pēktikós, “curdling”), from πηκτός (pēktós, “curdled”), from πήγνυμι (pḗgnumi, “stiffen”).
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