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pectic

pectic

1 9.9
Relating to pectin, a plant substance that helps fruit make jam
  • adjective
  • /ˈpɛktɪk/
  • Specialized
: pectínico
  • The ripening fruit underwent pectic changes that affected its texture.

Examples

  • The pectic gel was perfect for the dessert!

  • The plant's cell wall contains pectic polysaccharides important for structure.

  • Researchers isolated several pectic substances from the apple samples.

  • Pectin is a pectic polysaccharide commonly used in cooking.

  • The plant's cell wall contains pectic polysaccharides that play a crucial role in maintaining its structure.

  • Researchers discovered that the pectic compounds derived from citrus fruits can enhance food texture.

  • Pectin is a natural gelling agent, and its pectic properties are essential for making jams and jellies.

Compounds

pectic acid
  • Specialized
1 7.5

An acid made when pectin in ripe fruits and some vegetables changes

Surface Forms

pectic positive

Morphology

pectic = pectin (transparent) = pectin + ic

Regular adjectival formation from the noun 'pectin' with the productive suffix '-ic' meaning 'relating to'.

Etymology

Pectic comes from the same root as pectin, from a Greek word meaning 'congealed' or 'curdled'. So, because pectin makes jam and fruit juices 'thicken' or 'set', pectic describes plant substances that help cell walls or foods become firm and gel.