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Rarelecithin
The correct spelling is lecithin.
How to pronounce lecithin
noun
IPA: /ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn/
Say it like: Les-ith-in
The correct spelling is lecithin. 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 comm…
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noun
- 1.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).
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