Definition of pectin
pec´tin
Pronunciation:
pĕk´tĭ
n.
1.
(Chem.)
One
of
a
series
of
carbohydrates
,
commonly
called
vegetable
jelly
,
found
very
widely
distributed
in
the
vegetable
kingdom
,
especially
in
ripe
fleshy
fruits
,
as
apples
,
cranberries
,
etc
.
It
is
extracted
as
variously
colored
,
translucent
substances
,
which
are
soluble
in
hot
water
but
become
viscous
on
cooling
.
It
is
commonly
used
in
making
fruit
jelllies
.
Related Words
cellulose
,
Kaopectate
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