Definition of "cornstarch" [corn•starch]

• Starch prepared from corn grains, used industrially and as a thickener in cooking. (noun)

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• "Thick, firm honey is stretched and pulled into strands, dipped heavily in cornstarch to keep the strands from sticking together, then wrapped around a filling of ground nuts."
• "In a small saucepan, whisk together red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar and cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved."
• "Beat in cornstarch slurry and vanilla until well combined."