Definition of pectin

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Pectin (n.) One of a series of carbohydrates, commonly called vegetable jelly, found very widely distributed in the vegetable kingdom, especially in ripe fleshy fruits, as apples, cranberries, etc. It is extracted as variously colored, translucent substances, which are soluble in hot water but become viscous on cooling..

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Bipectinate :: Bipectinate (a.) Alt. of Bipectinate.
Pectinate :: Pectinate (a.) Alt. of Pectinate.
Ctenoidei :: Ctenoidei (n. pl.) A group of fishes, established by Agassiz, characterized by having scales with a pectinated margin, as in the perch. The group is now generally regarded as artificial..
Scratchback :: Scratchback (n.) A toy which imitates the sound of tearing cloth, -- used by drawing it across the back of unsuspecting persons..
Pectinibranchiate :: Pectinibranchiate (a.) Having pectinated gills.
Expecting :: Expecting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Expec.
A-tiptoe :: A-tiptoe (adv.) On tiptoe; eagerly expecting.
Suspectless :: Suspectless (a.) Not suspecting; having no suspicion.
Inspecting :: Inspecting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Inspec.
Pectin :: Pectin (n.) One of a series of carbohydrates, commonly called vegetable jelly, found very widely distributed in the vegetable kingdom, especially in ripe fleshy fruits, as apples, cranberries, etc. It is extracted as variously colored, translucent substances, which are soluble in hot water but become viscous on cooling..
Comb-shaped :: Comb-shaped (a.) Pectinate.
Religion :: Religion (n.) Specifically, conformity in faith and life to the precepts inculcated in the Bible, respecting the conduct of life and duty toward God and man; the Christian faith and practice..
Regarding :: Regarding (prep.) Concerning; respecting.
Scrupulosity :: Scrupulosity (n.) The quality or state of being scruppulous; doubt; doubtfulness respecting decision or action; caution or tenderness from the far of doing wrong or ofending; nice regard to exactness and propierty; precision.
Expectancy :: Expectancy (n.) The act of expecting ; expectation.
Metapectin :: Metapectin (n.) A substance obtained from, and resembling, pectin, and occurring in overripe fruits..
Pectination :: Pectination (n.) The state of being pectinated; that which is pectinated.
Expectingly :: Expectingly (adv.) In a state of expectation.
Respecting :: Respecting (prep.) With regard or relation to; regarding; concerning; as, respecting his conduct there is but one opinion..
Crossbill :: Crossbill () A bill brought by a defendant, in an equity or chancery suit, against the plaintiff, respecting the matter in question in that suit..
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