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Pectose

Pectose \Pec"tose`\, n. [Pectic + cellulose.] (Chem.) An amorphous carbohydrate found in the vegetable kingdom, esp. in unripe fruits. It is associated with cellulose, and is converted into substances of the pectin group.

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pectose

n. (context biochemistry English) An amorphous carbohydrate found especially in unripe fruits. It is associated with cellulose, and is converted into substances of the pectin group.

Usage examples of "pectose".

It contains, chemically, citric acid, pectose, gum, sugar, cellulose, albumen, mineral matter, and water.

Chemically, they contain also albumen, sugar, pectose, dextrin, fat, cellulose, mineral matters, and water, but less sugar than turnips or carrots.