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lecithin definition

leci·thin (les′i t̸hin)

noun

any of several phosphatides found in nerve tissue, blood, milk, egg yolk, soybeans, corn, etc.: used in medicine, foods, cosmetics, etc. as a wetting, emulsifying, and penetrating agent

Etymology: < Gr lekithos, yolk of an egg + -in

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lecithin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Each capsule is prepared in a base of essential fatty acids, including lecithin, the major component of cell membranes.

Modifies a noun

  • granule: You can either add lecithin granules to your cereal every day or take it in capsule form.

Noun used with modifier

  • soya: Asda is gradually removing GMOs from all its own brand foods and is also labeling soya lecithin and oil.
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