PECTOSES

Noun

pectoses

plural of pectose

Anagrams

• escopets

Source: Wiktionary


PECTOSE

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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