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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Pectose \Pec"tose`\ (p[e^]k"t[=o]s`), n. [Pectic + cellulose.] (Chem.) An amorphous carbohydrate found in the vegetable kingdom, esp. in unripe fruits. It is associated with cellulose, and is converted into substances of the pectin group. [1913 Webster]