pectic

adj

Etymology: From pectin + -ic, from Ancient Greek πηκτικός (pēktikós, “curdling”), from πηκτός (pēktós, “curdled”), from πήγνυμι (pḗgnumi, “stiffen”).

1. Of or pertaining to pectin or pectin-like substances.
2. Relating to pectic acid or its derivatives.