PECTIN


Meaning of PECTIN in English

n. Biochem. any of various soluble gelatinous polysaccharides found in ripe fruits etc. and used as a setting agent in jams and jellies. pectic adj.

[ Gk pektos congealed f. pegnumi make solid ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.