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Meaning of pectin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈpɛktɪn/

Definitions

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).

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Čeština pektin
Ελληνικά πηκτίνη
Español pectina
Suomi pektiini
Français pectine
Italiano pectina
日本語 ペクチン
Polski pektyna
Português pectina
Русский пекти́н
Svenska pektin
Türkçe pektin

Examples

“Apple is rich in pectin and so is often added to other fruits when making jam so it will set.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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