Starch
/stɑrtʃ/
Starch is a white, powdery carbohydrate used to thicken foods and as a textile stiffener.
Examples
- They are testing a new starchy variety of potatoes.
- The recipe calls for a tablespoon of starch.
- We need to starch the curtains before the event.
- The chef added starch to the sauce to thicken it.
- She sprinkled starch on the fabric to give it a crisp finish.
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