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

Derived Forms

• ˌpectiˈzation, noun
• ˈpectizable, adjective

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pectize¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pectize¹

C19: from Greek pēktos solidified; see pectin