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pectin

/ˈpɛk.tɪn/

pectinnoun

pectins

Translations

Pectin is used in making jams and jellies.

Пектин используется в производстве джемов и желе.

Definitions

A soluble gelatinous polysaccharide that is present in ripe fruits and is used as a setting agent in jams and jellies.

The recipe called for a tablespoon of pectin to help the jam set properly.

pectinadjective

/ˈpɛk.tɪn/

Used attributively: e.g. "pectin content", "pectin extraction".

Definitions

Relating to, containing, or derived from pectin.

The pectin content of citrus peels is particularly high.