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Pectate vs Peltate - What's the difference?

pectate | peltate |

As a noun pectate

is (chemistry) a salt of pectic acid.

As an adjective peltate is

shield-shaped; scutiform.

pectate

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (chemistry) A salt of pectic acid.
    • (Webster 1913)

    peltate

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Shield-shaped; scutiform.
  • (botany, of leaves) Having the petiole attached to the lower surface instead of the margin.

    • Related terms

    * peltately * perfoliate

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