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Definition of Pectic acid
1. Noun. A complex acid that occurs in ripe fruit and some vegetables.
Generic synonyms: Acid
Medical Definition of Pectic acid
1. The d-isomer is an oxidation product of d-galactose, in which the 6-CH2OH group has become a -COOH group; occurs in many natural products (e.g., pectins). Synonym: pectic acid. (05 Mar 2000)