Definition of lecithin in English:

lecithin

noun ˈlɛsɪθɪnˈlɛsəθən

Biochemistry

another term for phosphatidylcholine
Example sentencesExamples
- Soy and egg are common allergens, so for some people dietary supplements containing lecithin may not be safe.
- The lecithin derived from soy is used solely as a component of a release agent as described in this guidance.
- The line of lecithin offered is suitable for both food and cosmetic purposes.
- Mom may need to continue taking 1-2 capsules per day if stopping the lecithin leads to additional plugged ducts.
- Since lecithin acts as an emulsifier, it will make whatever you mix it with smoother and creamier.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek lekithos 'egg yolk' + -in¹.

Definition of lecithin in US English:

lecithin

nounˈlesəTHənˈlɛsəθən

Biochemistry

A substance widely distributed in animal tissues, egg yolk, and some higher plants, consisting of phospholipids linked to choline.
Example sentencesExamples
- The lecithin derived from soy is used solely as a component of a release agent as described in this guidance.
- Since lecithin acts as an emulsifier, it will make whatever you mix it with smoother and creamier.
- Soy and egg are common allergens, so for some people dietary supplements containing lecithin may not be safe.
- Mom may need to continue taking 1-2 capsules per day if stopping the lecithin leads to additional plugged ducts.
- The line of lecithin offered is suitable for both food and cosmetic purposes.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek lekithos ‘egg yolk’ + -in.

单词	lecithin
释义	Definition of lecithin in English: lecithin noun ˈlɛsɪθɪnˈlɛsəθən Biochemistry another term for phosphatidylcholine Example sentencesExamples Soy and egg are common allergens, so for some people dietary supplements containing lecithin may not be safe. The lecithin derived from soy is used solely as a component of a release agent as described in this guidance. The line of lecithin offered is suitable for both food and cosmetic purposes. Mom may need to continue taking 1-2 capsules per day if stopping the lecithin leads to additional plugged ducts. Since lecithin acts as an emulsifier, it will make whatever you mix it with smoother and creamier. Origin Mid 19th century: from Greek lekithos 'egg yolk' + -in¹. Definition of lecithin in US English: lecithin nounˈlesəTHənˈlɛsəθən Biochemistry A substance widely distributed in animal tissues, egg yolk, and some higher plants, consisting of phospholipids linked to choline. Example sentencesExamples The lecithin derived from soy is used solely as a component of a release agent as described in this guidance. Since lecithin acts as an emulsifier, it will make whatever you mix it with smoother and creamier. Soy and egg are common allergens, so for some people dietary supplements containing lecithin may not be safe. Mom may need to continue taking 1-2 capsules per day if stopping the lecithin leads to additional plugged ducts. The line of lecithin offered is suitable for both food and cosmetic purposes. Origin Mid 19th century: from Greek lekithos ‘egg yolk’ + -in.
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