noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to germinated and dried cereal grain, especially barley, used in brewing and food production. Often used in compounds like 麦芽糖 (maltose) or 麦芽酒 (malt liquor).
ビールは麦芽から作られる。
Beer is made from malt.
麦芽糖は甘味料として使われる。
Maltose is used as a sweetener.