starch
noun/stɑrtʃ/
Frequency rank: #9,587 most common English word
Meaning
a white carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes and rice, also used to stiffen fabric.
Example sentence
She added starch to the sauce to make it thicker.
Synonyms & related words
- thickener
- paste
- sizing
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