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cornstarch
This substance is primarily recognized as a culinary tool for creating smooth, glossy textures in sauces and puddings. It carries a neutral, utilitarian connotation, evoking the sterile environment of a kitchen or a laboratory where precision in viscosity is required.
As a mass noun, cornstarch is uncountable. It cannot be pluralized to describe multiple quantities of the powder; instead, it requires partitive constructions such as a spoonful of cornstarch or a package of cornstarch to specify discrete amounts.
Meanings
Examples
Mix the cornstarch with cold water before adding it to the pot.
Do I have enough cornstarch left for the gravy?
A slurry of cornstarch and water prevents clumps from forming in the soup.
Dust the chicken with cornstarch to get a crispier crust when frying.
Some people use cornstarch to soothe mild skin irritations.
I wonder if cornstarch is a good substitute for flour in this recipe.
The pastry chef whisked the cornstarch into the lemon curd.
Cornstarch is an essential ingredient for making a glossy glaze.
Cornstarch is an essential ingredient for making a glossy glaze.