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Pectic vs Cellulose - What's the difference?

pectic | cellulose |

As an adjective pectic

is of or pertaining to pectin or pectin-like substances.

As a noun cellulose is

(chiefly in technical texts).

pectic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or pertaining to pectin or pectin-like substances
  • Relating to pectic acid or its derivatives

    • cellulose

    English

    (wikipedia cellulose)

    Noun

  • A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.
  • (organic compound) A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains.

    • Synonyms

    * when used as an emulsifier

    Derived terms

    * cellulose acetate * cellulose nitrate * lignocellulose

    See also

    * cellophane * celluloid * pentosan

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Consisting of, or containing, cells.
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