pectic

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pec·tic

adj \ˈpek-tik\

Definition of PECTIC

: of, relating to, or derived from pectin

Origin of PECTIC

French pectique, from Greek pēktikos coagulating, from pēgnynai to fix, coagulate — more at pact
First Known Use: 1830

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