cornstarch
/ˈkɔrnˌstɑrtʃ/
noun
- A fine white powder made from corn, used to thicken sauces, soups, and puddings, or for baking.
- Add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the gravy to make it thicker.
- The pudding recipe calls for cornstarch to give it a smooth texture.
- She used cornstarch instead of flour to keep the recipe gluten-free.
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