cornstarch

noun

Meaning

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.

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Related words

cornflour(English)pudding(English)stir(English)mix(English)corn starch(English)starch(English)tapioca starch(English)potato starch(English)arrowroot(English)thicken(English)tapioca(English)custard(English)

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Sources

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