What is another word for starchlike?
Pronunciation: [stˈɑːt͡ʃla͡ɪk] (IPA) 
Starchlike refers to an item that has the qualities of starch. There are several synonyms for this word, including starchy, pasty, gluey, adhesive, viscous, gummy, and mucilaginous. These words describe the stickiness or glue-like consistency of starch and can be used to refer to anything with these qualities. For example, a paste made out of flour and water could be described as starchy, adhesive, or gluey. Similarly, the consistency of certain vegetables, such as potatoes or yams, could be described as pasty or gummy. These synonyms are useful for exploring the different properties of starch and the characteristics it adds to various foods and materials.
