powdered sugar

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Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpaʊ.dəd ˈʃʊɡ.ə/
  • (US) enPR: pouʹdərd sho͝ogʹər, IPA(key): /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/
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Noun

powdered sugar (usually uncountable, plural powdered sugars)

  1. (US) Very finely ground sugar to which cornstarch is added to prevent lumping, mostly used in icings and confections to produce a smooth texture.
    Synonyms: (Eastern US) confectioners' sugar, (Canada, UK) icing sugar, pulverized sugar

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