cornstarch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very fine starch powder derived from corn (maize) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

cornstarch cornstarches corn starch

Etymology

From corn + starch.

Related words

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