What does starch mean?

A carbohydrate found in foods such as potatoes, rice, and bread. To treat cloth with starch to make it stiff.

How is starch pronounced?

UK /stɑːtʃ/, US /stɑːrtʃ/.

/stɑːtʃ/ · /stɑːrtʃ/

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淀粉

n. A carbohydrate found in foods such as potatoes, rice, and bread.

淀粉

v. To treat cloth with starch to make it stiff.

给衣物上浆

Mix the corn starch with water before adding it.

先将玉米淀粉和水混合，再加进去。

Foods rich in starch provide energy, but their nutritional value also depends on fibre content and processing methods.

富含淀粉的食物提供能量，但其营养价值也取决于纤维含量和加工方式。

作“淀粉”通常不可数；starchy意为富含淀粉的。

What does starch mean?: A carbohydrate found in foods such as potatoes, rice, and bread. To treat cloth with starch to make it stiff.
How is starch pronounced?: UK /stɑːtʃ/, US /stɑːrtʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.