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lecithin

noun

A yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier

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Word length
8
Starts with
L
Ends with
N
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
13

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Pronunciation

ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn

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noun

  1. A yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier

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