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lecithin

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛsɪθɪn/

Definition of lecithin

noun

Biochemistry

another term for phosphatidylcholine.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek lekithos 'egg yolk' + -in¹

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Definition of lecithin in the US English dictionary

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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