cornstarch
cornstarch noun: 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.
Noun
cornstarch (usually uncountable, plural cornstarches)
- 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.
- Synonyms:
- cornflour, maizestarch
cornstarch meaning in Arabic and Thai
cornstarch in Arabic
- very fine starch powder
- نَشَاء ذُرَة našāʔ ḏura
cornstarch in Thai
- very fine starch powder
- แป้งข้าวโพด
Synonyms of cornstarch
Forms of cornstarch
| plural | cornstarches |
|---|---|
| alternative form | corn starch |
Origin of cornstarch
From corn + starch.
Words formed from cornstarch
Phrases with cornstarch
Questions about cornstarch
- What does cornstarch mean?
- Cornstarch means 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.
- What is cornstarch in Arabic?
- Cornstarch in Arabic is نَشَاء ذُرَة (našāʔ ḏura). See Cornstarch meaning in Arabic.
- What part of speech is cornstarch?
- Cornstarch is a noun.
- What is the plural of cornstarch?
- The plural of cornstarch is cornstarches.
Words near cornstarch in the dictionary
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