n. 1 any of a group of phospholipids found naturally in animals, egg-yolk, and some higher plants. 2 a preparation of this used to emulsify foods etc.
[ Gk lekithos egg-yolk + -IN ]
LECITHIN
Meaning of LECITHIN in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012