Meaning of the word "corn syrup" in English

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corn syrup

US /kɔːrn ˈsɪr.əp/
UK /kɔːrn ˈsɪr.əp/
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Noun

1.

a thick, sweet syrup made from cornstarch, used as a sweetener and thickener in foods

Example:
Many processed foods contain high-fructose corn syrup.
She added corn syrup to the candy mixture to prevent crystallization.
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