lecithin

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 (synset 114704201)
    is a type of:
    • emulsifier - a surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion
    • phospholipid - any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes

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