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liquid starch in Arabic
- Pronunciation
- našāʾun sāʾil
- Arabizi
nasha' sa'il- Type
- noun · masculine
- Root
- ن ش أ
How to use it
Liquid starch (نشاء سائل) is a household product used to stiffen fabrics, especially cotton. It is masculine; you can say "نشاء سائل" or "النشاء السائل" when definite. Often paired with "قُمَّاش" (shirt) or "قَماش" (fabric).
Example sentences
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اِسْتَخْدِمِ النَّشَاءِ السَّائِلِ لِتَثْبِيتِ القُمَّاشِ.
istakhdimi al-našāʾi al-sāʾili li-tathbīti al-qummāshi.
Use liquid starch to set the shirt.
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يُضَافُ النَّشَاءُ السَّائِلُ إِلَى مَاءِ الغَسْلِ لِتَحْسِينِ النَّتِيجَةِ.
yuḍāfu al-našāʾu al-sāʾilu ilā māʾi al-ghasli li-taḥsīni al-natījatī.
Liquid starch is added to wash water to improve the result.
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تَجَنَّبْ إِسْتِخْدَامَ النَّشَاءِ السَّائِلِ عَلَى الأَثِيَّةِ الَّتِي تَتَطَلَّبُ تَنْفِيْسًا.
tajannab istikhdāma al-našāʾi al-sāʾili ʿalā al-athīyati allatī tattalabu tanfīsan.
Avoid using liquid starch on fabrics that require ironing.
Questions and answers
Is liquid starch the same as powdered starch?
No. Powdered starch is dry (نشاء بودرة), while liquid starch is already dissolved in water.
Can I make liquid starch at home?
Yes, by mixing powdered starch with water until it becomes a smooth liquid.
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