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cornstarch
/ ˈkɔːnˌstɑːtʃ /
noun
- a fine starchy maize flour, used esp for thickening sauces Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)cornflour
Word History and Origins
Origin of cornstarch1
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Example Sentences
I failed to ask him how much cornstarch to use, so I just eyeballed it.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt until combined.
Whisk in the cornstarch and salt, then slowly whisk in the milk.
To cut the mozzarella, dust a knife with cornstarch so it doesn’t stick.
Composed of cornstarch, water, and food coloring, oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid, meaning that its viscosity changes under pressure.
In a medium bowl, whisk the cornstarch and sugar to combine.
When HFCS is made from cornstarch, the fructose molecules are not bound to other sugar molecules.
Mix cornstarch, salt and sugar with a little cold milk; add to well-beaten egg; then add slowly to hot milk.
Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt and cocoa if used together with a little of the cold milk.
Cook jelly with water, fruit and sugar; add cornstarch which has been mixed with a little cold water.
Betsey first grated the chocolate and mixed it well with the cornstarch and sugar, then added, gradually, the sour milk.
Add a tablespoonful of cornstarch, dissolved in a little cold water and mix well.
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