different between lecithin vs isoflavone

English

Etymology

From French lécithine, coined in 1847 by Theodore Gobley, from Ancient Greek ??????? (lékithos, “egg yolk”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?l?s.?.??n/
• Rhymes: -?n

Noun

lecithin (plural lecithins)

1. (organic chemistry) The principal phospholipid in animals; it is particularly abundant in egg yolks, and is extracted commercially from soy. It is a major constituent of cell membranes, and is commonly used as a food additive (as an emulsifier).

Synonyms

• phosphatidylcholine
• E322 when used as an emulsifier

Derived terms

• lecithinase
• lysolecithin

Translations

Further reading

• lecithin on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

English

Etymology

iso- +? flavone

Noun

isoflavone (plural isoflavones)

1. (organic chemistry) Any of a class of polyphenolic phytoestrogens found in soybeans and similar plants that may have beneficial health properties.

Translations

French

Noun

isoflavone f (plural isoflavones)

1. isoflavone

Italian

Etymology

iso- +? flavone

Noun

isoflavone m (plural isoflavoni)

1. (organic chemistry) isoflavone