Definitions for pectase

pectase pec·tase

Spelling: [pek-teys, -teyz]
IPA: /ˈpɛk teɪs, -teɪz/

Pectase is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 216 anagrams from letters in pectase (aceepst).

Definitions for pectase

noun

  1. an enzyme occurring in various fruits and involved in the formation of pectic acid from pectin.

Origin of pectase

First recorded in 1865-70; pect(in) + -ase

Examples for pectase

As the fruit ripens the pectase acts upon the pectose, which is insoluble in water, converting it into pectin, which is soluble.

Word Value for pectase
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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