Meaning
- (noun) 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
Letter breakdown
- Lecithin contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 13.
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Words starting with LEC
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Reader questions
What does Lecithin mean?
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).
How many letters are in Lecithin?
Lecithin has 8 letters.
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