malt
noun/mɔlt/
Frequency rank: #8,498 most common English word
Meaning
grain (usually barley) that has been soaked, germinated, and dried, used in brewing and distilling.
Example sentence
The brewery uses barley malt to give its beer a rich, smooth flavor.
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