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lecithin

/ˈlɛsəθən/

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What does lecithin mean?

noun

  1. 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).
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/ˈlɛsəθən/

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/ˈlɛsɪθɪn/
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