[{"word":"pectin","phonetic":"/ˈpɛktɪn/","phonetics":[{"text":"/ˈpɛktɪn/","audio":""}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"A polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting).","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Apple is rich in pectin and so is often added to other fruits when making jam so it will set."}],"synonyms":["E440","emulsifier"],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pectin"]}]