pectin
pec·tin
noun \ˈpek-tən\Definition of PECTIN
: any of various water-soluble substances that bind adjacent cell walls in plant tissues and yield a gel which is the basis of fruit jellies; also : a commercial product rich in pectins
See Origin of PECTIN
French pectine, from pectique
First Known Use: 1838
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