pectic en · ADJ
Etymology
From pectin + -ic, from Ancient Greek πηκτικός (pēktikós, “curdling”), from πηκτός (pēktós, “curdled”), from πήγνυμι (pḗgnumi, “stiffen”).
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Of or pertaining to pectin or pectin-like substances.
- (not-comparable) Relating to pectic acid or its derivatives.