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starch Definition and Meaning in English (starch definition)

noun
Synonyms:carbohydratepolysaccharideamylose
Quick Answer • Definition

Starch definition: Starch is a white, granular, organic chemical that is produced by all green plants as an energy store and is an important carbohydrate in the human diet.

Definitions of Starch

  1. 1noun

    Starch is a white, granular, organic chemical that is produced by all green plants as an energy store and is an important carbohydrate in the human diet.

  2. 2noun

    Starch also refers to a preparation made from this substance, used to stiffen fabric, especially in laundry.

  3. 3verb

    To starch means to stiffen fabric or clothing with starch, typically during the laundry process.

Example Sentences

casual

“Potatoes are a good source of starch.”

casual

“She used starch to make the shirt collar crisp.”

general

“Many cereals are high in starch content.”

Synonyms

carbohydratepolysaccharideamylose

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past participlestarched
gerundstarching
adjectivestarchy

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

starch testcollocation

A chemical test to detect the presence of starch.

starch solutioncollocation

A solution containing starch, often used in laboratory experiments.

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Starch definition: Starch is a white, granular, organic chemical that is produced by all green plants as an energy store and is an important carbohydrate in the human diet.
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