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starch

[stahrch] / stɑrtʃ /
NOUN
laundering agent
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NOUN
complex carbohydrate
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NOUN
stiff bearing
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Frances Hughes, co-founder of online wholesale marketplace Starch, said there’s no question that gourmet sweet treats are still in vogue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

Starch grains from wheat and barley, along with clear signs of milling, cooking, and baking, indicated that his meals included cooked wheat semolina and baked wheat bread.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2025

Starch is more branched than glycogen and is found in animals.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

"Starch, although not essential, helps final loaf volume and texture," said Lowe.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2022

Starch will greatly aid in keeping clothes clean.

From Guide to Hotel Housekeeping by Palmer, Mary E.




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