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.
Everyday in the U.S. millions of cars and trucks idle needlessly, sometimes for hours and an idling car can release as much pollution as a moving car. You may not be able to avoid keeping your engine running when you're stopped at a traffic signal or stuck in slow-moving traffic. But other times idling is unnecessary. Four ways to be idle-free. Turn off your ignition if you're waiting more than 10 seconds. Contrary to popular belief, restarting your car does not burn more fuel than leaving ...