“Pecten” or “Pectin”

Overview

pecten / pectin are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

pecten: NA

pectin: (noun) any of various water-soluble colloidal carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables; used in making fruit jellies and jams.

Pronunciation

pecten: NA

pectin: p·EH·k·t·ah·n

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