pectinous

pectinous
See pectic.

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  • pectinous — pec·tin·ous …   English syllables

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  • pectin — [pek′tin] n. [< Gr pēktos (see PECTIC) + IN1] a water soluble carbohydrate, obtained from certain ripe fruits, which yields a gel that is the basis of jellies and jams pectinous adj …   English World dictionary

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