Cornstarch
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrnˌstɑːrtʃ/
Cornstarch (noun)
- A fine white powder made from corn, used to thicken sauces, soups, and some desserts.
- 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.