LECITHIN


Meaning of LECITHIN in English

[ 'lɛsɪθɪn ]

■ noun Biochemistry a substance found in egg yolk and other animal and plant tissues, consisting of phospholipids linked to choline.

Origin

C19: from Gk lekithos 'egg yolk' + -in 1 .

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