pectous

[ pek-tuh s ]
/ ˈpɛk təs /

adjective Biochemistry.

of, relating to, or consisting of pectin or protopectin.

Origin of pectous

1860–65; pect- (representing pectic, pectin, pectose) + -ous

Words nearby pectous

pectoral sandpiper, pectoral vein, pectoralis, pectoriloquy, pectose, pectous, pectus, pectus carinatum, pectus excavatum, pectus recurvatum, peculate