pectize

To congeal; to change into a gelatinous mass; to gel.

Verb

  1. To congeal; to change into a gelatinous mass; to gel.
    • 1864-1898, Herbert Spencer, Principles of Biology Graham has shown, matter in this state often “pectizes” almost instantaneously — a touch will transform an entire mass.

Origin

Ancient Greek [Term?]

Forms

pectizes pectizing pectized

Related

pectin

Derived

pectization