intransitive verb
Definition: To undergo a process where grains are soaked, germinated, and dried to produce malt, which is used in brewing and distilling.
Example: The barley will malt over the next few days before it is used to make beer.
noun
Definition: Grain, typically barley, that has been soaked in water to allow it to sprout and is used mainly in making beer and other alcoholic drinks.
Example: The brewer used high-quality malt to create a rich flavor in the beer.
transitive verb
Definition: To process grain so that it can be used in brewing or distilling, often by soaking it in water and allowing it to germinate.
Example: The brewer decided to malt the barley to create a rich flavor in the beer.