cornstarch
noun
corn·starch
ˈkȯrn-ˌstärch 
: 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
Examples of cornstarch in a Sentence
I used some cornstarch to thicken the gravy.
Recent Examples on the Web
Cook apple filling: While dough is rising, stir together apples, cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the apple pie spice, 1/4 cup of the brown sugar, and remaining 1/2 cup cider and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large skillet.
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Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2024
If the stain is a grease stain from butter, oil, bike grease, or a similar product, using absorbent cornstarch is recommended.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
The custard is made using milk, cornstarch, vanilla bean, sugar and egg yolks, according to All Recipes.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024
The texture is similar to regular muffins, courtesy of a blend of cornstarch, tapioca starch, oat flour, and three types of rice flour.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 23 Aug. 2024
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Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2024
If the stain is a grease stain from butter, oil, bike grease, or a similar product, using absorbent cornstarch is recommended.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
The custard is made using milk, cornstarch, vanilla bean, sugar and egg yolks, according to All Recipes.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024
The texture is similar to regular muffins, courtesy of a blend of cornstarch, tapioca starch, oat flour, and three types of rice flour.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 23 Aug. 2024
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cornstarch
noun
corn·starch
-ˌstärch
: a fine starch made from corn and used in foods for thickening, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in making adhesives and sizes for papers and textiles
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