malt

noun/mɔlt/

Frequency rank: #8,498 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

grain (usually barley) that has been soaked, germinated, and dried, used in brewing and distilling.

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Example sentence

The brewery uses barley malt to give its beer a rich, smooth flavor.

Synonyms & related words

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