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Definition of cornstarch
: 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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Examples of cornstarch in a Sentence
I used some cornstarch to thicken the gravy.
Recent Examples of cornstarch from the Web
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Toss the nectarines in a small bowl with the cornstarch, sugar and lemon juice.
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Half a cup of raisins to 2 cups water and a tablespoon of cornstarch?
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Make the glaze: Mix sugar and cornstarch in heavy pan.
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Return saucepan to medium heat, slowing whisking in cornstarch mixture.
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Add the cornstarch, stirring until slightly thickened.
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Add the cornstarch, stirring until slightly thickened.
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Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.
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Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon (10 grams), mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water, whisked into the simmering dairy, then cooked for 1 minute.
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First Known Use of cornstarch
1853
CORNSTARCH Defined for English Language Learners
cornstarch
playDefinition of cornstarch for English Language Learners
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: a fine powder made from corn (sense 1) that is used in cooking especially to make liquids thicker
CORNSTARCH Defined for Kids
cornstarch
playDefinition of cornstarch for Students
: a fine powder made from corn and used to thicken foods when cooking
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