pectate

American

[pek-tayt] / ˈpɛk teɪt /

noun

Chemistry.

a salt or ester of pectic acid.

pectate British

/ ˈpɛkteɪt /

noun

a salt or ester of pectic acid

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Etymology

Origin of pectate

First recorded in 1825–35; pect(ic acid) + -ate ²

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Fractions produced through water extraction and with pectate lyase showed the strongest prebiotic potential.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

After a week of these distressing symptoms, they would be given some of the routine pectate preparations and more reassurance.

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