cornstarch

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See also: corn starch

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Etymology

From corn +‎ starch.

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Noun

cornstarch (usually uncountable, plural cornstarches)

  1. 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.
    Synonym: (UK) cornflour

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