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starches

/ˈstɑːtʃɪz/

/ˈstɑrtʃɪz/

starchsubstantiv

starches

Pl.

starches

Pl.

Übersetzungen

amidon

She added a tablespoon of starch to the sauce to thicken it.

Elle a ajouté une cuillère à soupe d’amidon à la sauce pour l’épaissir.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

fermetéSens figuré.

Definitionen

A white, odorless, tasteless carbohydrate powder found in plant tissues, used as a thickening agent in cooking and as a component in laundry to stiffen fabrics.

She added a tablespoon of starch to the sauce to thicken it.

A commercial preparation of starch used to stiffen textiles, especially in laundering.

He used starch to give his shirt collars a crisp finish.

A type of carbohydrate that is an important source of energy in the human diet, found in foods such as potatoes, rice, and bread.

Potatoes are a good source of starch and provide energy for the body.

Firmness, stiffness, or resolute energy in a person's manner or character (figurative).

The coach's speech put some starch back into the team.

Synonyme

starchverb

starches

starched

Präteritum

starched

Partizip Perfekt

starching

Gerundium

/stɑːtʃ/

/stɑrtʃ/

Übersetzungen

amidonner

She decided to starch the collars of her husband's shirts to give them a crisp look.

Elle a décidé d’amidonner les cols des chemises de son mari pour leur donner un aspect net.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

assommerSens familier.

Definitionen

To stiffen fabric or clothing with starch.

She decided to starch the collars of her husband's shirts to give them a crisp look.

(slang) To knock someone unconscious or defeat decisively.

The challenger was starched by a devastating uppercut in the third round.

Synonyme

starchadjektiv

Definitionen

Containing, consisting of, or relating to starch.

The researchers tested the viscosity of the starch solution.