lecithin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn/
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Etymology
From French lécithine, coined in 1847 by Theodore Gobley, from Ancient Greek λέκιθος (lékithos, “egg yolk”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) 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).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecithins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
phosphatidylcholine · E322 when used as an emulsifier
Translations (22)
el λεκιθίνη (lecithin) · cy lesithin (lecithin) · hsb lecitin (lecithin) · it lecitina (lecithin) · cmn 卵磷脂 (lecithin) · ne अंडपीति (lecithin) · ca lecitina (lecithin) · fi lesitiini (lecithin) · et letsitiin (lecithin) · dsb lecitin (lecithin) · es lecitina (lecithin) · nl lecithine (lecithin) · ga leicitin (lecithin) · ru лецити́н (lecithin) · tr lesitin (lecithin) · hi अंडपीति (lecithin) · pl lecytyna (lecithin) · ko 레시틴 (lecithin) · cs lecitin (lecithin) · de Lecithin (lecithin) · is lesitín (lecithin) · mr अंडपीति (lecithin)