pectin
English
/ˈpɛktɪn/
noun
Definitions
- (carbohydrate) A polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting).
Etymology
Derived from French pectine.
Origin
French
pectine
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- agar English
- agaropectin English
- amylopectin English
- amylopectinosis English
- cellulose English
- esterase English
- exopectinase English
- hydropectin English
- metapectic acid English
- metapectin English
- oligopectin English
- parapectin English
- pectate English
- pectic English
- pectinaceous English
- pectinase English
- pectinesterase English
- pectinolytic English
- pectocellulose English
- pectocellulosic English
- protopectin English
- protopectinase English
- rheopectic English
- métapectine French
- parapectine French
- pectine French
- pectique French
- πηκτικός Ancient Greek
- เพกติน Thai