lecithin
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From French lécithine, coined in 1847 by Theodore Gobley, from Ancient Greek λέκιθος (lékithos, “egg yolk”).
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Noun[edit]
lecithin (countable and uncountable, plural lecithins)
- (organic chemistry) The principal phospholipid in animals; it is particularly abundant in egg yolks, and is extracted commercially from soy. It is a major constituent of cell membranes, and is commonly used as a food additive (as an emulsifier).
Synonyms[edit]
- phosphatidylcholine
- E322 when used as an emulsifier
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Translations[edit]
lecithin
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