Definition of starch

starchnoun

tinh bột

/stɑːtʃ//stɑːrtʃ/

The word "starch" has its roots in Old English. The earliest recorded use of the word dates back to around the 9th century, where it was written as "stirce" or "styrcean". This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*starkiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "Stärke". The original meaning of the word "starch" referred to a type of glue or adhesive made from the root of the plant Sorghum vulgare, also known as wild sorghum or broomcorn. This glue was used in various ways, including as a sizing agent in textiles and as a binding agent in paint. Over time, the meaning of the word "starch" expanded to include the carbohydrate found in plants, particularly in tubers such as potatoes and corn. Today, the term "starch" is commonly used to refer to this type of carbohydrate, as well as to the process of cooking starchy foods to make them gelatinous or stiff.

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a white carbohydrate food substance found in potatoes, flour, rice, etc.; food containing this

một chất thực phẩm carbohydrate màu trắng có trong khoai tây, bột mì, gạo, v.v.; thực phẩm có chứa chất này

Example:
  • There's too much starch in your diet.

    Có quá nhiều tinh bột trong chế độ ăn của bạn.

  • You need to cut down on starches.

    Bạn cần phải cắt giảm tinh bột.

starch prepared in powder form or as a spray and used for making clothes, sheets, etc. stiff

tinh bột được chế biến dưới dạng bột hoặc dạng xịt và được sử dụng để làm cứng quần áo, khăn trải giường, v.v.

Example:
  • Spray starch on the shirt collars before ironing them.

    Xịt hồ bột vào cổ áo sơ mi trước khi ủi.

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