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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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| lecithin |
(noun) : any of several waxy hygroscopic phospholipids that are widely distributed in animals and plants, form colloidal solutions in water, and have emulsifying, wetting, and antioxidant properties; also : a mixture of or a substance rich in lecithins --called also phosphatidylcholine
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| lecithin |
One of a group of phosphoglycerides found in various plant and animal substances, including egg yolk, nerve tissue, semen, and cell membranes.
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| lecithinase |
An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of lecithin; also called phospholipase. Lecithinase production is a useful criterion for identification of various gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that produce it.
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| lecithin |
A phospholipid (that is, a substance that contains fatty acids and phosphorus) that is part of cell membranes and is also found in blood and egg yolks.
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