The main use for pectin is as a gelling agent, thickening agent and stabilizer in food. Itâs sold commercially as a white- to light-brown powder that is extracted from citrus fruits. Companies commonly use pectin in food as a gelling agent, particularly in jams and jellies.
Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: 1  idle(adj) the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling. the car engine was running at idle. 2  idle(adj) not in action or at work. an idle laborer; idle drifters; the idle rich; an idle mind.
My Engine is Shaking, and the Car Hesitates. So your engine is idling poorly (shaking, misfiring), and you are not able to accelerate properly. There are a number of potential causes for this problem. One of the most common reasons is an ignition system that is leaking high voltage. It may only misbehave on damp days. There are a few checks that one can do.