Cornstarch Meaning in English
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Definition
A fine, white powder made from the starch of corn, used for thickening sauces, soups, and desserts.
Usage & Nuances
The term 'cornstarch' is mainly used in American English; in the UK and elsewhere it may be called 'cornflour.' Not the same as cornmeal. Usually appears in recipes for thickening or for certain baking textures.
Spanish: fécula de maíz - maicenaPortuguese (BR): amido de milhoPortuguese (PT): amido de milhoChinese (Simplified): 玉米淀粉Chinese (Traditional): 玉米粉Hindi: कॉर्नस्टार्च - मक्के का स्टार्चArabic: نشا الذرةBengali: কর্নস্টার্চ - ভুট্টার মাড়Russian: кукурузный крахмалJapanese: コーンスターチVietnamese: bột bắp - bột ngôKorean: 옥수수 전분Turkish: mısır nişastasıUrdu: کارن اسٹارچ - مکا آٹے کا نشاستہIndonesian: tepung maizena - tepung jagung
Example Sentences
Add one tablespoon of cornstarch to the sauce to make it thick.
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You need cornstarch to make this pudding.
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Mix the cornstarch with water before adding it to the soup.
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If the stir-fry sauce is too thin, just toss in a bit of cornstarch to help it out.
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We didn’t have any cornstarch, so I tried using flour instead.
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A sprinkle of cornstarch keeps cookies soft and chewy.
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