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Definition of pectin

pectin

/ˈpɛk.tɪn/
pec · tin
Plural:pectins
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Adjective:pectic
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pectin Lexical Profile

pectin Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A water-soluble heteropolysaccharide present in the cell walls of terrestrial plants and especially abundant in ripe fruits, widely extracted for use as a gelling and thickening agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.

Example

"Because strawberries are naturally low in pectin, many recipes call for adding lemon juice or commercial fruit powder to help the jam set properly."

• Rhymes for pectin

• Nearby Words

peckish
pecorino
pecos
pectin
pectoral
peculiar
peculiarity

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in French in 1825 by the chemist Henri Braconnot as 'pectine', derived from Ancient Greek 'pektos' meaning 'congealed' or 'curdled', from 'pegnymi' ('to make stiff or solid').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pectin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pectin
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