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Meaning of starch
The primary meaning of the word "starch" is a carbohydrate substance that is an important part of the diet and is found in plants such as potatoes, wheat, and corn.
Etymology of starch
The word "starch" has its roots in Old English "stercan", which means to stiffen, and is related to the Old High German "stärchan" and the Middle Low German "starchen"
It originated in the 14th century and initially referred to a substance used for stiffening cloth, later coming to be used for the carbohydrate substance found in plants
Synonyms
Definitions
- A carbohydrate substance that is an important part of the diet and is found in plants such as potatoes, wheat, and corn
- * A white, odorless, tasteless powder or granules used as a food ingredient, in the manufacture of textiles and paper, and in the production of adhesives and other products
Usage Examples
- The chef added starch to the sauce to thicken it
- * Starch is an important component of the plant cell wall
- * The textile industry uses starch as a sizing agent to give strength and stiffness to fabrics