pectinous, a. Chem.
(ˈpɛktɪnəs)
[f. pectin + -ous.]
Of the nature of or related to pectin: = pectinaceous, pectous b.
| 1844 [see pectinaceous]. 1892 Chambers' Encycl. IX. 788/1 The juice of the [beet] root contains..albuminous, pectinous, and other substances. |