pectose

English

Etymology

Blend of pectic +‎ cellulose

Noun

pectose (plural pectoses)

1. (biochemistry) An amorphous carbohydrate found especially in unripe fruits. It is associated with cellulose, and converted into pectin.

   Synonym: protopectin

Usage notes

According to ngrams, protopectin has been the dominant term since around 1930.

Derived terms

• pectosic acid

References

• “pectose”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Further reading

• OED

Anagrams

• escopet