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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

lecithin

/lɛˈsɪθɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does lecithin mean?

noun

A yellowish-brown or colorless fatty substance found in the yolk of eggs and in the tissues of many animals, used as an emulsifier in foods and cosmetics.

Example

"The lecithin in the egg yolk helped to mix the oil and water-based ingredients together."

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