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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a sweet, gummy substance derived from an infusion of malt.
[1830-40]
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malt extract,
a sugary substance obtained by soaking malt in water.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.