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malted

/ˈmɔltɪd/ /ˈmɒltɪd/

Meanings
verb
To convert a cereal grain into malt by causing it to sprout (by soaking in water) and then halting germination (by drying with hot air) in order to develop enzymes that can break down starches and proteins in the grain.

Examples :

"The brewery malted the barley to release sugars needed for fermentation in their beer. "
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Related Words

Illustration proteins

proteins noun

/ˈproʊtiːnz/ /ˈproʊˌtiːnz/

Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

"Example Sentence: "Eating meat, beans, and eggs helps you get enough proteins to build and repair your muscles." "

Illustration transforming

transforming verb

/trænsˈfɔrmɪŋ/ /trænzˈfɔrmɪŋ/

To change greatly the appearance or form of.

"The alchemists sought to transform lead into gold."

Illustration starches

starches noun

/ˈstɑːrtʃɪz/ /ˈstɑːrtʃəz/

A widely diffused vegetable substance found especially in seeds, bulbs, and tubers, and extracted (as from potatoes, corn, rice, etc.) as a white, glistening, granular or powdery substance, without taste or smell, and giving a very peculiar creaking sound when rubbed between the fingers. It is used as a food, in the production of commercial grape sugar, for stiffening linen in laundries, in making paste, etc.

"Potatoes, rice, and corn are good sources of starches, which give us energy. "

Illustration chocolate

chocolate noun

/ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/

A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.

"Chocolate is a very popular treat."

Illustration milkshake

milkshake noun

[ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk]

A thick beverage consisting of milk and ice cream mixed together, often with fruit, chocolate, or other flavoring.

"After a long day at school, Maria treated herself to a chocolate milkshake. "

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processed verb

/ˈprɑˌsɛst/ /ˈproʊˌsɛst/

To perform a particular process on a thing.

"The bank processed my check yesterday, so the money should be available now. "

Illustration fermentation

fermentation noun

/ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/

Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide

"The fermentation process in the sourdough bread recipe produces a characteristic tangy flavor. "

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delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

Illustration convert

convert noun

/ˈkɒn.vəːt/ /ˈkɑn.vəɹt/

A person who has converted to a religion.

"They were all converts to Islam."

Illustration ingredient

ingredient noun

/ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

"The main ingredient in Grandma's famous chocolate chip cookies is butter. "

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causing verb

/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

Illustration germination

germination noun

/ˌdʒɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/ /ˌdʒɜːməˈneɪʃən/

The process of germinating; the beginning of vegetation or growth from a seed or spore; the first development of germs, either animal or vegetable.

"The germination of the bean seed began with the appearance of a tiny root after a few days in the damp soil. "