pectinase
noun
pec·tin·ase
ˈpek-tə-ˌnās, -ˌnāz 
: an enzyme or complex of enzymes that catalyzes the hydrolysis of pectic substances
especially
: the polygalacturonase that is active toward pectic acid
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“Pectinase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pectinase. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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