malt extract

noun

1

: a sugary mucilaginous substance obtained from wort

2

a

: a sweet light-brown syrupy liquid prepared by infusing malt with water and evaporating and used chiefly in medicine and foods

also : a powder made by drying this liquid

b

: a weak alcoholic preparation made like beer but darker in color and thicker in consistency

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