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

Malt extract of good quality, containing an active form of diastase, is a good form of relish to take with meals.

From The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28 The Independent Health Magazine by Daniel, Charles William

Malt extract is much dearer than honey, which is superior to it in value as a food.

From Papers on Health by Kirk, Edward Bruce