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starch

/ˈstɑːrtʃ/ American
  • n. 淀粉
  • v. 上浆
Definition
  • n. a white substance found in foods such as bread, potatoes and rice
  • v. to stiffen cloth with a starch-based substance
Example
Potatoes and rice both contain a lot of starch.
土豆和大米都含有大量淀粉。