lecithins

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A form of 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 commonly used as a food additive (as an emulsifier).

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noun
  1. pluralplural of lecithin

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APA

lecithins. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lecithins

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“lecithins.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lecithins. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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