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lysolecithin

lysolecithin

9.9
A substance that helps oil and water mix in foods and creams
  • noun
  • Specialized
: lisolecitina
  • Manufacturers often use lysolecithin as an emulsifier in salad dressings.

Examples

  • Cosmetic creams often contain lysolecithin to create a smooth, stable texture.

  • Industrial cleaners may include lysolecithin to help dissolve oily residues.

  • The salad dressing uses lysolecithin to keep the oil and vinegar from separating.

  • The lysolecithin in this cream helps to hydrate the skin.

  • The salad dressing uses lysolecithin to keep the oil and vinegar from separating.

  • Cosmetic creams often contain lysolecithin to create a smooth, stable texture.

  • Industrial cleaners may include lysolecithin to help dissolve oily residues.

Synonyms

lecithin
vslysolecithin
  • Specialized
2 7.9

A yellow fatty part of eggs and plants that helps mix oil and water in food

is mainly a formulated surfactant aimed at mixing oil and water
emulsifier
vslysolecithin
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A substance that helps oil and water mix

is a specific surfactant used in foods cosmetics and industry

Surface Forms

lysolecithin singular
lysolecithins plural

Morphology

lysolecithin = lecithin (opaque) = lyso + lecithin

Although transparently formed from 'lyso-' + 'lecithin', the exact functional implications for emulsification are technical and not obvious to general learners.

Etymology

Lysolecithin joins lyso- meaning 'to break' with lecithin meaning 'egg yolk', and lecithin is a familiar food ingredient. So, lysolecithin can act like a soap or emulsifier to help oil and water mix, which explains its use in foods, creams, and industry.