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Definition of
lecithin noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
lecithin
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈlɛsəθən
/
/
[
uncountable
]
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a natural substance found in animals, plants, and in egg
yolks
.
Lecithin
is used as an ingredient in some foods.
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lecithin
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