Definitions for pectins

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pectins pec·tin

Spelling: [pek-tin]

IPA: /ˈpɛk tɪn/

Pectins is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 223 anagrams from letters in pectins (ceinpst).

Definitions for pectins

noun

1. a white, amorphous, colloidal carbohydrate of high molecular weight occurring in ripe fruits, especially in apples, currants, etc., and used in fruit jellies, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics for its thickening and emulsifying properties and its ability to solidify to a gel.

Origin of pectins

1830-40; Greek pēkt(ós) fixed, congealed (see pectic) + -in²

Examples for pectins

They cannot be used for jelly, because they do not contain sufficient acid nor pectin.

Pectose is a modification of pectin; it is insoluble in water.

If available, a mixture of kaolin and pectin should be given for diarrhea.

The first pectin test should be saved for comparison with the others.

The chief requirement of fruits that are to be used for jelly making is that they contain acid and pectin.

This 'pectin' is therefore a form of soluble lignocellulose.

pectin is also a carbohydrate that is found in large quantities in some fruits, while in other fruits it is lacking.

If the pectin collects in two or three masses, use 2/3 to ¾ as much sugar as juice.

The pectin may be supplied by the addition of the juice of crab-apples or under-ripe grapes.

Measure juice and sugar in proportions indicated by the test for pectin or as directed under "Jelly Making without Test."