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confectioners' sugar

–noun
an extra-fine variety of powdered sugar, with cornstarch added to preserve dryness, used in icings, confections, etc. Symbol: XXXX

Origin:
1890–95
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con·fec·tion·ers' sugar   (kən-fěk'shə-nərz)
n.  Finely pulverized sugar with cornstarch added.
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Main Entry:  confectioners' sugar
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See powdered sugar
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