First Known Use: 1838
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pectin
noun pec·tin \ˈpek-tən\
: a substance in some fruits that makes fruit jellies thick when the fruit is cooked
Full Definition of PECTIN
: any of various water-soluble substances that bind adjacent cell walls in plant tissues and yield a gel which is the basis of fruit jellies; also : a commercial product rich in pectins
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Origin of PECTIN
French pectine, from pectique
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pectin
noun pec·tin \ˈpek-tən\
Medical Definition of PECTIN
1
: any of various water-soluble substances that bind adjacent cell walls in plant tissues and yield a gel which is the basis of fruit jellies
2
: a commercial product rich in pectins and used chiefly in making jelly and other foods, in pharmaceutical products especially for the control of diarrhea, and in cosmetics
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