🔤 Pectin ✨
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URDU
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ENGLISH
📚noun
pectin
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PRONUNCIATION
Standard: pɛktɪn
Phonetic: pɛktɪn
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DEFINITION
A polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting).
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EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Apple is rich in pectin and so is often added to other fruits when making jam so it will set.
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