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pectize

[ pek-tahyz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, pec·tized, pec·tiz·ing.
  1. to change into a jelly; jellify; gel; gelatinize; gelatinate.

pectize

/ ˈpɛktaɪz /

verb

  1. to change into a jelly; gel

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Derived Forms

  • ˌpectiˈzation, noun
  • ˈpectizable, adjective

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Other Words From

  • pectiz·a·ble adjective
  • pecti·zation noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pectize1

1880–85; < Greek pēkt ( ós ) fixed, congealed ( pectic ) + -ize

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pectize1

C19: from Greek pēktos solidified; see pectin

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