malt extract

American  

noun

1. a sweet, gummy substance derived from an infusion of malt.

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malt extract British  

noun

1. a sticky substance obtained from an infusion of malt

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Etymology

Origin of malt extract

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

"I don't know that I've ever seen malt extract before," commented contestant Freya.

From Salon • Oct. 28, 2021

Stir in the malt extract and vanilla, then add the eggs one at a time, whisking well between each one.

From The Guardian • Nov. 21, 2015

As well as enforced seclusion, she was placed on a regime of weight gain; four or five pints of milk daily, as well as cutlets, liquid malt extract and beef tea.

From Newsweek • Feb. 13, 2015

In Edinburgh, owing to the city’s breweries, the odor of malt extract reigns for miles around.

From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2014

Conduct a blank determination upon the same volume of the malt extract as used upon the sample, and correct the weight of reduced copper accordingly.

From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)