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starter
a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough
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noun
a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough
“to make sourdough you need a starter”
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a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
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an electric motor for starting an engine
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food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
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any new participant in some activity
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the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
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a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning
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to make sourdough you need a starter
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