pectize

especially British, pec·tise

[pek-tahyz]

verb (used with or without object)

pectized, pectizing 

1. to change into a jelly; jellify; gel; gelatinize; gelatinate.

pectize

/ ˈpɛktaɪz /

verb

1. to change into a jelly; gel

Other Word Forms

• pectization noun
• pectizable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pectize¹

1880–85; < Greek pēkt ( ós ) fixed, congealed ( pectic ) + -ize

Word History and Origins

Origin of pectize¹

C19: from Greek pēktos solidified; see _pectin