Crossword clues for pectic
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Pectic
Pectic \Pec"tic\, a. [Gr. ? curdled.] (Chem.) Of or pertaining to pectin; specifically, designating an acid obtained from ordinary vegetable jelly (pectin) as an amorphous substance, tough and horny when dry, but gelatinous when moist.
Wiktionary
pectic
a. 1 Of or pertaining to pectin or pectin-like substances 2 Relating to pectic acid or its derivatives
WordNet
pectic
adj. of or relating to or derived from pectin; "pectic acid"
Wikipedia
Usage examples of "pectic".
As the potato cools to room temperature, the pectic cement hardens again, and many more cells break open when you mash them, spilling out their sticky starchy gel.
The pectic acid contained can be extracted from the root and solidifies into a wholesome, appetizing jelly.