What does pectize mean?
Pectize means (archaic) To congeal; to change into a gelatinous mass; to gel..
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(archaic) 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.
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Pectize means (archaic) To congeal; to change into a gelatinous mass; to gel..
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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.
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