cornstarch
Translation
cornstarch
Examples
Add some cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
Add some cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
Grammar Patterns
some cornstarch (uncountable) a quantity of cornstarch Add some cornstarch to the soup.
Similar Words
Synonyms: corn flour (less common), maize starch
Etymology
From 'corn' + 'starch'. It's simply starch that comes from corn.
Memory Tips
It's exactly what it sounds like: 'starch' from 'corn'. Used as a thickening agent in cooking.