Cornstarch

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrnˌstɑːrtʃ/

Cornstarch (noun)

  1. A fine white powder made from corn, used to thicken sauces, soups, and some desserts.
  2. A powder used to make fabrics feel stiffer or to help remove some stains in cleaning.

Examples

  • Cornstarch thickens sauces when you heat them.
  • The cook adds cornstarch to make the soup thicker.