pectose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

pectose pectoses

Etymology

Blend of pectic + cellulose

Derived words

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