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starch /ˈstɑɚʧ/  

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  • noun
    plural starches
    a substance that is found in certain foods (such as bread, rice, and potatoes) [noncount]
    the starch in pasta
    They tried to limit starch [=starchy foods] in their diet. [count]
    The body breaks down starches [=carbohydrates] into sugars. - see also cornstarch
    [noncount] :a powder or liquid that contains starch and is used to make clothing stiff
    take the starch out of
    US informal + old-fashioned :to make (someone) weak or unsure :to cause (someone) to lose energy or confidence
    When he lost the second game, it seemed to take the starch out of him.
    verb
    starches; starched; starching
    [+ obj] :to make (clothing) stiff by using starch
    He starches the collars of his shirts.
    a starched collar
    a starched white uniform

    * Các từ tương tự:
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