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cornstarch
noun corn·starch \-ˌstärch\
: a fine powder made from corn (sense 1) that is used in cooking especially to make liquids thicker
Full Definition of CORNSTARCH
: 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
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First Known Use of CORNSTARCH
1853
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cornstarch
noun corn·starch \ˈkȯrn-ˌstärch\
Definition of CORNSTARCH for Kids
: a fine powder made from corn and used to thicken foods when cooking
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