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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