Pectin Definition

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

"Pectin" in song lyrics

See how pectin is used in real songs:

  • "modified citrus pectin"
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  • "pomonas pectin"
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