1. relating to or containing pectin
Usage: technical; botanical

Examples

• The pectinaceous substances in fruit help jam set properly.
• Apple peels are particularly pectinaceous, making them useful for natural thickening.
• The botanist studied the pectinaceous compounds in various plant cell walls.
• Citrus fruits contain pectinaceous materials that aid in food preservation.
• The pectinaceous nature of these berries makes them ideal for jelly-making.