Lecithin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lecithin is a noun meaning (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).
Meaning
(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).
Word Forms
- lecithins
Synonyms for lecithin
Depending on context, synonyms include phosphatidylcholine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sphingomyelin, lecithine, lysolecithin, phosphocholine, phospholipid, phosphorylcholine.
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