cornstarch
noun
corn·starch
ˈkȯrn-ˌstärch 
: starch made from corn and used in foods as a thickening agent, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in the manufacture of adhesives and sizes for paper and textiles
Examples of cornstarch in a Sentence
I used some cornstarch to thicken the gravy.
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Sprinkle the stain with a thick layer (one-fourth inch) of cornstarch or talcum powder.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
But for a more comprehensive clean, use a crevice tool along the edges and scatter baking soda or cornstarch onto the mattress (to soak up odors or oils) before vacuuming and use the crevice tool along the edges.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
The addition of cornstarch and baking powder, though not exactly traditional, helps create a lighter, crisper coating.
—Aaron Hutcherson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Step 4 In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, tapioca starch, 2 tablespoons of salt, and 1 tablespoon of Old Bay.
—Lynn Derrick and Janelle Weaver, Saveur, 27 Nov. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
But for a more comprehensive clean, use a crevice tool along the edges and scatter baking soda or cornstarch onto the mattress (to soak up odors or oils) before vacuuming and use the crevice tool along the edges.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
The addition of cornstarch and baking powder, though not exactly traditional, helps create a lighter, crisper coating.
—Aaron Hutcherson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Step 4 In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, tapioca starch, 2 tablespoons of salt, and 1 tablespoon of Old Bay.
—Lynn Derrick and Janelle Weaver, Saveur, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Cornstarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornstarch. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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cornstarch
noun
corn·starch
-ˌstärch
: a fine starch made from corn and used in foods for thickening, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in making adhesives and sizes for papers and textiles
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