Pectic Acid Definition

pĕktĭk
noun
A complex, water-insoluble acid, formed by hydrolysis of the methyl ester groups of pectin.
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Other Word Forms of Pectic Acid

Noun

Singular:
pectic acid
Plural:
pectic-acids

Origin of Pectic Acid

  • French pectique related to pectin from Greek pēktikos coagulating from pēktos coagulated pectin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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