English word pectate comes from English -ule ((rare, scientific) Diminutive suffix.), English pectic

Detailed word origin of pectate

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
-ule	English (eng)	(rare, scientific) Diminutive suffix.
pectic	English (eng)	Of or pertaining to pectin or pectin-like substances. Relating to pectic acid or its derivatives.
pectate	English (eng)	(chemistry) A salt of pectic acid.

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