Starches
noun, verb
noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of starch form-of, plural
- 2 foodstuff rich in natural starch (especially potatoes, rice, bread) wordnet
Verb
- 1 third-person singular simple present indicative of starch form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
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More examples"The green pigment, chlorophyll, visible in leaves and in the bark of aspen, absorbs the energy from sunlight. This triggers the chemical reaction that produces sugars and starches used by the plant to grow."