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Pectin Definition & Meaning

pectin
noun
  1. any of various water-soluble colloidal carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables; used in making fruit jellies and jams

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  • "modified citrus pectin"
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  • "pomonas pectin"
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Frequently asked questions

What does pectin mean?
any of various water-soluble colloidal carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables; used in making fruit jellies and jams
What part of speech is pectin?
Pectin is a noun.

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