cornstarchslurry
nounUK /ˈkɔːnstɑːtʃ ˈslʌri/
US /ˈkɔːrnstɑːrtʃ ˈslɜːri/
A cornstarch slurry is a mix of cornstarch and cold water that you stir into hot food to make it thick.
Add a cornstarch slurry to the sauce and stir until it thickens.
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2. A suspension of cornstarch particles in water used in cooking to give a glossy finish to sauces.
The chef finished the stir-fry with a cornstarch slurry for shine.
3. A non-Newtonian fluid made by mixing cornstarch and water, often used in science demonstrations.
The class made a cornstarch slurry that behaved like a solid when punched.
4. A paste of cornstarch and water used as a binder in some industrial or craft applications.
The paper was sealed with a cornstarch slurry.