Cornstarch (noun)

1. A powdery substance made from the starch of corn kernels.
2. A food ingredient used as a thickening agent.

Origin:

From corn + starch.

Examples:

1. Cornstarch was added to the sauce to give it a thicker consistency.
2. Cornstarch is a popular ingredient in gluten-free cooking as it can replace flour as a thickener.
3. The recipe called for 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to be mixed with water before being added to the mixture.
4. Cornstarch can also be used as a substitute for baby powder.
5. The cornstarch was mixed with sugar to make a glaze for the cake.