Pectose
Pronunciation : Pec"tose`
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Pectic + cellulose.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: 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
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