cornstarch

See also: corn starch

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From corn +‎ starch.

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cornstarch (usually uncountable, plural cornstarches)

  1. 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 (UK), maizestarch (rare)

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