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Meaning of "cornstarch" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CORNSTARCH

cornstarch  [ˈkɔːnˌstɑːtʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CORNSTARCH

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cornstarch is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CORNSTARCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cornstarch

Corn starch

Corn starch, cornstarch, cornflour or maize starch is the starch derived from the corn grain. The starch is obtained from the endosperm of the corn kernel. Corn starch is a popular food ingredient used in thickening sauces or soups, and is used in making corn syrup and other sugars.

Definition of cornstarch in the English dictionary

The definition of cornstarch in the dictionary is a fine starchy maize flour, used esp for thickening sauces Also called : cornflour.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CORNSTARCH


arch
ɑːtʃ
biach
biːˈɑːtʃ
countermarch
ˈkaʊntəˌmɑːtʃ
Dedeagatch
ˈdɛdeɪɑːˈɡɑːtʃ
frogmarch
ˈfrɒɡˌmɑːtʃ
inarch
ɪnˈɑːtʃ
interarch
ˌɪntərˈɑːtʃ
larch
lɑːtʃ
march
mɑːtʃ
outmarch
ˌaʊtˈmɑːtʃ
overarch
ˌəʊvərˈɑːtʃ
parch
pɑːtʃ
routemarch
ˈruːtˌmɑːtʃ
starch
stɑːtʃ
unstarch
ʌnˈstɑːtʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CORNSTARCH

cornloft
cornmeal
cornmill
cornmoth
Corno
cornopean
cornpipe
cornrent
cornrow
cornstalk
cornstone
cornu
cornua
cornual
cornucopia
cornucopian
Cornucopian thesis
cornute
cornuted
cornuto

WORDS THAT END LIKE CORNSTARCH

acritarch
animal starch
applied research
autarch
global search
heptarch
job search
market research
marketing research
monarch
operational research
operations research
patriarch
pentarch
Plutarch
research
search
the Long March
triumphal arch
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Synonyms and antonyms of cornstarch in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cornstarch» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CORNSTARCH

Find out the translation of cornstarch to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cornstarch from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cornstarch» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

玉米淀粉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

almidón de maíz
570 millions of speakers

English

cornstarch
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

cornstarch
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نشا الذرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кукурузного крахмала
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

amido de milho
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

cornstarch
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

maïzena
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

tepung jagung
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Stärkemehl
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コーンスターチ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

옥수수 녹말
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cornstarch
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bột bắp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சோளமாவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॉर्नस्टार्च
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Mısır nişastası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

amido di mais
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

skrobia kukurydziana
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кукурудзяного крохмалю
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

amidon de porumb
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καλαμποκάλευρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

maïzena
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

majsstärkelse
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

maisenna
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cornstarch

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CORNSTARCH»

The term «cornstarch» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.027 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CORNSTARCH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cornstarch» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cornstarch» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cornstarch

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CORNSTARCH»

Discover the use of cornstarch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cornstarch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Clever Cook's Kitchen Handbook: 5,037 Ingenious Hints, ...
Cornstarch is best known for its thickening power in sauces, gravies, soups, pies, custards, and puddings. BASICS To store • Keep it in an airtight container. Like other starches, cornstarch loses its thickening power when exposed to air over a  ...
David Joachim, 2001
2
Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things
Soak up furniture polish residue You've finished polishing your furniture, but there's still a bit left on the surface. Sprinkle cornstarch lightly on furniture after polishing. Wipe up the oil and cornstarch, then buff the surface. Remove ink stains from ...
Reader's Digest, 2005
3
Cornstarch Figurine
Elizabeth Treadwell. CORNSTARCH EIGU EIN E ELIZABETH TREAIDWELL Cornstarch Figurine • Front Cover.
Elizabeth Treadwell, 2006
4
The American Food Journal
War on Egg Substitutes (Continued from Page 666) teaspoonful of a mixture of equal parts of dried milk and cornstarch, which are the essential ingredients of most of the brands on the market. The practice of combining ingredients to be found ...
5
Twinkie, Deconstructed: My Journey to Discover How the ...
a cornstarch company says its products make foods “smoother, creamier, chewier , crunchier, softer, denser, healthier, or lighter,” one might be inclined to ask, why not add that they promise instant weight loss, instant wealth, and while we're at ...
Steve Ettlinger, 2007
6
Biennial Report
9148 7.78 35.29 Phosphates, bicarbonate of soda, carbonate of magnesia, cornstarch, egg albumen. 9149 12.03 18.19 Cream of tartar, bicarbonate of soda, cornstarch. 9150 14.79 38.11 Bicarbonate of soda, alum, cornstarch, white of egg .
Kansas State Board of Health, 1911
7
Special Bulletin, Food Department
Coal tar 0.44 25.37 3.55 One-half cornstarch Aigo ........................................................ .... .. Coal tar 1.20 16.23 9.50 One-half starch—principally cornstarch Allenegg . ... Coal tar 0.26 0.70 0.25 Principally cornstarch Ecc-kon-o-my .
8
Tariff information surveys: series G.
Principally cornstarch. Do. Do. Over half cornstarch. Do. Do. About half cornstarch. Principally cornstarch. Over half cornstarch and rice starch. Principally cornstarch. One-half tapioca starch. About one-half cornstarch. Over one-half cornstarch.
Tariff Commission, 1921
9
The Pie and Pastry Bible
Cornstarch does not thicken until it has reached a full boil (212°E), cassava thickens as soon as it begins to boil; and arrowroot thickens before the boiling point, at only 158° to 176°F. THICKENERS FOR PIE FILLINGS The starch thickener for ...
Rose Levy Beranbaum, 2009
10
Handbook of Fruit and Vegetable Flavors
High-amylose cornstarch hybrids have relatively more fatty acid than normal or waxy starches, and lipids are known for their aroma retention ability, so they could have a role in the retention of aroma compounds. Aroma retention was about ...
Y. H. Hui, Feng Chen, Leo M. L. Nollet, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CORNSTARCH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cornstarch is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Off-color: events pulled after Taiwan tragedy
In New Taipei City on June 27, young revelers were overwhelmed by flames after being sprayed with clouds of multicolored cornstarch at Color ... «Hong Kong Standard, Jul 15»
2
Broccoli Stalk Stir-Fry With Leek Greens and Beef
In a small bowl, combine steak, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch and sugar. Cover, and let marinate for several minutes. If you have time, ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
3
Yazoo Sue Ice Cream
Mix about 2 tablespoons of the milk with the cornstarch in a small bowl to make a smooth slurry. Whisk cream cheese and salt in a medium bowl until smooth. «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jul 15»
4
Food Notes: Pie season is finally here
In a greased 9-inch microwave-safe pie plate, combine the blueberries, sugar and cornstarch. Cover and microwave on high for 7 to 8 minutes ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
5
Chill out: Icebox pies and cakes end summer meals on a cool note
1 pint blueberries, plus 1/2 pint for topping. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
6
Recipes for mojitos, mango salsa, key lime pie and empanadas
1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 3 tablespoons flour. 3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water. Sauté the onion over medium heat in the ... «Jackson Sun, Jul 15»
7
Healthy Cooking: Fitting Chocolate Pudding into a Healthy Diet
¼ teaspoon salt. Whipped cream for serving (optional). 1. Whisk together the sugar, cocoa and cornstarch in a medium saucepan (off the heat). «Winston-Salem Journal, Jul 15»
8
Too much basil? That's impossible
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar thoroughly; the color will turn a pale yellow. Add cornstarch and whisk to mix. «Fredericksburg.com, Jul 15»
9
Food for Thought: Ode to the Meyer lemon
Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk into the raspberry mixture. Boil and stir for 1 minute to thicken. Transfer to a bowl. Chill. 4. «Santa Cruz Sentinel, Jul 15»
10
Fried Green Tomatoes | Paul Fehribach
In a pie pan, mix the cornmeal, cornstarch, salt and pepper with a fork until evenly combined, and taste for seasoning. In a 12-inch cast-iron ... «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Cornstarch [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cornstarch>. May 2024 ».
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