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malt

germinated grain

Related forms: malt · 3 words in this dictionary

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Grain, usually barley, that has been soaked in water and then dried in a hot oven. This process allows it to develop the sugars needed for making beer, whisky, and some foods.

Shared component: malt · germinated grain

Having the distinctive flavor, aroma, or characteristics of malt.

malt+y

Shared component: malt · germinated grain

(of a grain, especially barley) made to germinate and then dried, used in brewing and distilling.

malt+ed

Shared component: malt · germinated grain