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 ]
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. 2012