lecithin
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn/
lecithin (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).
- phosphatidylcholine
- E322 when used as an emulsifier
- Italian: lecitina
- Russian: лецити́н
- Spanish: lecitina
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