• (a.) Of, pertaining to, or consisting of, pectose.
Pec'tous adjective (Chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or consisting of, pectose. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: pek′tŭs Definitions: 1. Relating to or consisting of pectin or pectose. 2. Denoting a firm coagulated condition sometimes assumed by a gel, which is permanent in that the substance cannot be made to reassume the gel form.