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Definition of Cornstarch
1. Noun. Starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener.
Definition of Cornstarch
1. n. Starch made from Indian corn, esp. a fine white flour used for puddings, etc.
Definition of Cornstarch
1. Noun. 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cornstarch
1. [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cornstarch
Literary usage of Cornstarch
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Practical dietetics, with reference to diet in disease by Alida Frances Pattee (1914)
"Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt thoroughly; add slowly the scalded milk, ...
Follow directions for cornstarch Pudding, adding the pineapple instead of ..."
2. Infant Care by Max West (1921)
"cornstarch fruit jelly. One pint fruit juice, 4 tablespoonfuls sugar, 1J cups
cornstarch. ... Make a smooth paste of the cornstarch and a little cold water, ..."
3. Domestic Science by Bertha J. Hoisington Austin (1914)
"Materials used: Lesson III GRAPE cornstarch MOLD Class Rule Home Rule 4 tb grape
juice 1 c grape juice 4 tb water 1 c water 2 tp sugar | c sugar speck of ..."
4. Liberty Recipes by Amelia Doddridge (1918)
"during the first 15 minutes. Serve with cream or Vanilla Sauce. CHOCOLATE cornstarch
PUDDING 2c.milk 2t.vanilla ¼ c. cornstarch Nutmeg (spk. ..."
5. Public School Methods (1921)
"cornstarch Pudding. Make chocolate corn- starch pudding and plain cornstarch
pudding with fruit sauce. 69. Lesson 8. Whips. Make prune and apricot whip. ..."
6. Crafts for Young Childrenby Jill Norris by Jill Norris (1997)
"cornstarch clay is a pure white clay. It will air dry in several days and can be
baked in the oven at low temperatures if you want it to harden more ..."
7. Short Talks with Young Mothers on the Management of Infants and Young Children by Charles Gilmore Kerley (1922)
"One tablespoon stewed carrots, squash or spinach when broth is given. Desserts:
Custard, cornstarch, junket. Bread stuffs. 6 PM Two or three tablespoonfuls ..."
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