starch-watermix
nounUK /ˈstɑːtʃ ˈwɔːtə mɪks/
US /ˈstɑːrtʃ ˈwɔːtər mɪks/
A gooey mix made by stirring starch into water.
We made a starch-watermix to stick paper shapes together.
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2. A thin slurry of starch and water used to stiffen fabric.
The tailor dipped the collar in starch-watermix to keep it crisp.
3. A mixture used in cooking to thicken sauces and soups.
Add a spoonful of starch-watermix to the gravy and stir.
4. A non-Newtonian fluid made from cornstarch and water for play or science.
The kids poked the starch-watermix and watched it act like a solid.