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
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I used some cornstarch to thicken the gravy.
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Add broth mixture, then meatballs to slow cooker: Meanwhile, whisk beef broth, cornstarch, and remaining 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix in a 6-quart slow cooker.
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Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
In the dairy section, Nestle compared a whole-fat yogurt (milk, bacterial cultures) with a low-fat version (milk, bacterial cultures, cornstarch, and pectin, among other things), whose emulsifiers and thickeners improved creaminess and mouthfeel.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
To make the flour coating, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper in a large, shallow baking dish (or large resealable plastic bag).
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 1 Dec. 2024
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Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
In the dairy section, Nestle compared a whole-fat yogurt (milk, bacterial cultures) with a low-fat version (milk, bacterial cultures, cornstarch, and pectin, among other things), whose emulsifiers and thickeners improved creaminess and mouthfeel.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
To make the flour coating, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper in a large, shallow baking dish (or large resealable plastic bag).
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Cornstarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornstarch. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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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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