Meaning
starch
- A carbohydrate found in grains, potatoes, and other plants, used in cooking, food processing, or laundry.
In a sentence
L'amido di mais si usa spesso per addensare le salse.
Cornstarch is often used to thicken sauces.
Questa varietà di patate contiene molto amido.
This variety of potato contains a lot of starch.
Hai sciolto l'amido nell'acqua fredda prima di aggiungerlo?
Did you dissolve the starch in cold water before adding it?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| amido | masculine · singular |
| amidi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common in cooking terms such as 'amido di mais' (cornstarch).