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Lecithin - What does it mean?

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lecithin

English

Noun

(en noun) (wikipedia lecithin)
  • (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

    * phosphatidylcholine * when used as an emulsifier

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    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.