PECTOSE

Etymology

Noun

pectose (plural pectoses)

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

Anagrams

• escopet

Source: Wiktionary


Pec"tose`, n. Etym: [Pectic + cellulose.] (Chem.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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