Associations to the word «Pectic»

Wiktionary

PECTIC, adjective. Of or pertaining to pectin or pectin-like substances
PECTIC, adjective. Relating to pectic acid or its derivatives
PECTIC ACID, noun. An acidic derivative of a carbohydrate; the active constituent of pectin
PECTIC ACID, noun. (chemistry) a helical polymer of αD-galacturonic acid
PECTIC ACIDS, noun. Plural of pectic acid

Dictionary definition

PECTIC, adjective. Of or relating to or derived from pectin; "pectic acid".

Wise words

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