corn sugar
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of corn sugar
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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"You can taste the difference between true vodka made out of grain or potato, and poor substitutes that use cheap ingredients such as corn, sugar beet, rice and sorghum," she says.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2023
But these formulas — which are often labeled as sensitive, gentle, comfort, or soothe — still use corn sugar, rather than lactose, as a carbohydrate.
From Salon • Sep. 30, 2022
The South American agriculture powerhouse is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of products such as soybean, corn, sugar, coffee and meat.
From Reuters • May 4, 2022
The arid region is dominated by irrigated farms that rely on the water to grow corn, sugar beets and alfalfa, but may have to do without for the next month.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2019
“Because it’s such beautiful soil, you can grow Indian corn, sugar, tobacco, grapes, anything.”
From The Dingo Boys The Squatters of Wallaby Range by Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.)
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