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Lecithin

Scope note

A lipoid, or fatlike substance that is found in egg yolk and other animal and vegetable matter; uses include as an emulsifier in casein paint and to regulate viscosity in printing ink.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300013024

Broader Terms used

lipid

Created

13yrs ago

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