Definitions for pectases

pectases pec·tase

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

Pectases is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 274 anagrams from letters in pectases (aceepsst).

Definitions for pectases

noun

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

Origin of pectases

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

Examples for pectases

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 pectases
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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