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cornstarch

/kɔrnˈstɑrt/ noun · British & US
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What does cornstarch mean?

noun

A white, odorless, and tasteless powder made from the endosperm of the corn kernel, used as a thickening agent in cooking and as an ingredient in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Example

"The recipe called for two tablespoons of cornstarch to thicken the sauce."

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