lecithin Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn/
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Lecithin as a Noun
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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).
Word Forms & Grammar
lecithin (countable and uncountable, plural lecithins)
Origin of Lecithin
From French lécithine, coined in 1847 by Theodore Gobley, from Ancient Greek λέκιθος (lékithos, “egg yolk”).
Lecithin at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | The principal phospholipid in animals; it is particularly abundant in egg yolks, and is extracted… |
| Plural | lecithins |
Lecithin Pronunciation
You say lecithin as /ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (lɛs).