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.
Dictionary entry overview: What does idle mean? â¢ IDLE (noun) The noun IDLE has 1 sense: 1. the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling Familiarity information: IDLE used as a noun is very rare. â¢ IDLE (adjective) The adjective IDLE has 7 senses: 1. not in action or at work 2. without a basis in reason or fact 3. not in active use 4. silly or trivial