词条名称：cornstarch

音标：/ˈkɔːrnˌstɑːrtʃ/

词性：名词

中文翻译：玉米淀粉

定义：
cornstarch 是从玉米粒中提取的精制淀粉，通常呈白色粉末状，无味，主要用于烹饪中作为增稠剂或食品配料，也可用于工业用途，如制造胶水、纸张或布料整理。

读音：
美式英语：[kɔrnˌstɑrtʃ]
英式英语：[ˈkɔːn.stɑːtʃ]

用法：

用作增稠剂：加入汤、酱汁或布丁中增加浓稠度。

用于烘焙：制作蛋糕、饼干时改善口感和结构。

工业用途：用于制造粘合剂、纸张或纺织品整理。

例句：

Mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with cold water before adding it to the soup.

Cornstarch is often used to thicken sauces and gravies.

The recipe calls for a cup of cornstarch to make the cake fluffier.

You can dust the counter with cornstarch to prevent dough from sticking.

Cornstarch can be mixed with water to create a non-Newtonian fluid.

The chef added cornstarch to the stir-fry sauce for a glossy finish.

Baby powder can sometimes be made from cornstarch.

Cornstarch helps to stabilize whipped cream when added in small amounts.

For gluten-free baking, cornstarch is often used as a substitute for flour.

The artist used cornstarch to thicken paint for a textured effect.

短语搭配：

cornstarch slurry 玉米淀粉水糊

cornstarch powder 玉米淀粉粉末

cornstarch solution 玉米淀粉溶液

cornstarch coating 玉米淀粉裹粉

mix with cornstarch 与玉米淀粉混合

相关信息：
cornstarch 是烹饪中常用的天然增稠剂，比面粉更透明且口感轻盈。在西方料理和亚洲料理中都有广泛使用。

如果需要，我可以整理一份中文详细烹饪用法和科学原理解析版，包含玉米淀粉的增稠机制和使用注意事项。你希望我整理吗？