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cornstarch

[ kawrn-stahrch ]

noun

  1. a starch or a starchy flour made from corn and used for thickening gravies and sauces, making puddings, etc.


cornstarch

/ ˈkɔːnˌstɑːtʃ /

noun

  1. a fine starchy maize flour, used esp for thickening sauces Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)cornflour


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cornstarch1

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; corn 1 + starch

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Example Sentences

In a medium bowl, whisk the cornstarch and sugar to combine.

When HFCS is made from cornstarch, the fructose molecules are not bound to other sugar molecules.

Mix cornstarch, salt and sugar with a little cold milk; add to well-beaten egg; then add slowly to hot milk.

Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt and cocoa if used together with a little of the cold milk.

Cook jelly with water, fruit and sugar; add cornstarch which has been mixed with a little cold water.

Betsey first grated the chocolate and mixed it well with the cornstarch and sugar, then added, gradually, the sour milk.

Add a tablespoonful of cornstarch, dissolved in a little cold water and mix well.

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