pectic

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English

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Etymology

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From pectin +‎ -ic, from Ancient Greek πηκτικός (pēktikós, curdling), from πηκτός (pēktós, curdled), from πήγνυμι (pḗgnumi, stiffen).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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pectic (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to pectin or pectin-like substances.
  2. Relating to pectic acid or its derivatives.

Derived terms

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Romanian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French pectique.

Adjective

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pectic m or n (feminine singular pectică, masculine plural pectici, feminine and neuter plural pectice)

  1. pectic

Declension

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