LECITHIN

lecithin

(noun) a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

lecithin (plural lecithins)

(organic chemistry) 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).

Synonyms

• phosphatidylcholine

• E322 when used as an emulsifier

Source: Wiktionary

Lec"i*thin, n. Etym: [Gr. (Physiol. Chem.)

Definition: A complex, nitrogenous phosphorized substance widely distributed through the animal body, and especially conspicuous in the brain and nerve tissue, in yolk of eggs, and in the white blood corpuscles.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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