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Pectize — Pec*tize (p[e^]k*t[imac]z ), v. i. [Gr. phkto s solid.] To congeal; to change into a gelatinous mass. [R.] H. Spencer. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pectize — pec·tize … English syllables
pectize — ˈpekˌtīz verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: Greek pēktos coagulated + English ize more at pectic transitive verb : to change from a sol to a gel compare peptize intransitive verb … Useful english dictionary
pectise — [c]/ˈpɛktaɪz/ (say pektuyz) verb (pectised, pectising) –verb (t) 1. to change into a jelly. –verb (i) 2. to jellify; gel. Also, pectize. {Greek pēktos compacted, fixed + ise1} –pectisation /pɛktaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (say pektuy zayshuhn), noun …
pectinous — a. pertaining to pectin. ♦ pectize, v.t. cause to set … Dictionary of difficult words
