noun
lecithin
LES-ih-thin/ˈlesɪθɪn/
A fatty substance found in living cells that helps oil and water mix.
Golden lecithin granules sit in a glass bowl beside an egg yolk.
Etymology
The name combines “egg yolk” with a substance-forming suffix, identifying this fatty substance by one place it occurs. The Greek word for yolk has no securely known deeper origin.
In context
you more awareness on exactly what it is lecithin is a fat-like substance found in all of your cells
More examples
- Egg yolks contain lecithin, which helps keep mayonnaise from separating.
- The chocolate bar lists lecithin among its ingredients.
- Lecithin occurs naturally in living cells.
Similar words
- emulsifier
- Names any substance that helps oil and water mix, not just lecithin.