lecithin

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Synonyms: lecythion, lectin, lecithal, lecythis, lecythi, levitin, lecithins, lecitho, lecitho-

Antonyms: lecythion, lectin, lecithal, lecythis, lecythi, levitin, lecithins, lecitho, lecitho-

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} The principal [[phospholipid]] in animals; it is particularly abundant in egg [[yolk]]s, and is extracted commercially from [[soy]]. It is a major constituent of [[cell]] [[membrane]]s, and is commonly used as a [[food additive]] (as an [[emulsifier]]).

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