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pec·​tize | \ ˈpekˌtīz \
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Definition of pectize

transitive verb

: to change from a sol to a gel — compare peptize

intransitive verb

: to undergo a change from a sol to a gel

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History and Etymology for pectize

Greek pēktos coagulated + English -ize

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“Pectize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pectize. Accessed 24 Sep. 2021.

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