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extractivity

extractivity

9.9
A measure of how much sugar malt gives, shown as a percent
  • noun
  • /ɪkˌstræktɪˈvɪti/
  • Specialized
: extractividad
  • The extractivity of this malt sample is exceptionally high, resulting in a more efficient brewing process.

Examples

  • Brewers aim for malts with an extractivity above 80% to maximize alcohol yield.

  • Quality malt is characterized by no less than 80% extractivity.

  • The extractivity of the malt was higher than expected.

  • Understanding extractivity is crucial for brewers.

  • Brewers aim for malts with an extractivity above 80% to maximize alcohol yield.

  • Quality malt is characterized by no less than 80% extractivity.

  • The extractivity of this malt sample is exceptionally high, resulting in a more efficient brewing process.

Surface Forms

extractivity singular
extractivities plural

Morphology

extractivity = extractive (semi-transparent) = ex + tract + ive + ity

The noun is regularly formed from extractive with -ity, but the brewing sense 'amount of extractable material' is specialized and not fully predictable for an average learner.

Etymology

Extractivity comes from extract, which is made of ex- 'out' and tract 'pull'. Think of it as 'pulling out' the sugars from a malt grain, so extractivity is the percent of material the grain will 'give'.