pectic etymology

English word pectic comes from English -ic, English pectin

Detailed word origin of pectic

Dictionary entryLanguageDefinition
-ic English (eng) (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
pectin English (eng) (carbohydrate) A polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting).
pectic English (eng) Of or pertaining to pectin or pectin-like substances. Relating to pectic acid or its derivatives.

Words with the same origin as pectic

Descendants of -ic
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