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pectinOne entry found. Main Entry: pec·tin Pronunciation: \ˈpek-tən\ Function: noun Etymology: French pectine, from pectique Date: 1838 : 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
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