pectic
adjEtymology From pectin + -ic, from Ancient Greek πηκτικός (pēktikós, “curdling”), from πηκτός (pēktós, “curdled”), from πήγνυμι (pḗgnumi, “stiffen”).
1
Of or pertaining to pectin or pectin-like substances.
2
Relating to pectic acid or its derivatives.
- Derived terms
- metapectic acid, pectate, pectose