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Fecula

Description

Fecula is a starchy substance derived from certain vegetables, fruits, or grains. It is commonly used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking, and can be found in various forms such as powder or flakes.

Senses

Noun

Sense 1:

Fecula refers to the starch extracted from the root of the cassava plant, commonly used in Caribbean and Latin American cuisines.

Sample sentence: The recipe calls for two tablespoons of cassava fecula to thicken the sauce.

Sense 2:

Fecula can also refer to any other type of starch, such as cornstarch or potato starch, used for thickening soups, sauces, or desserts.

Sample sentence: Add a teaspoon of fecula to the soup to make it thicker and more flavorful.

Sense 3:

In a medical context, fecula can be used to describe a thick mucus-like substance found in certain bodily secretions or excretions.

Sample sentence: The patient presented with fecula in their urine, indicating a potential kidney infection.

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