malo
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Noun — Short for malolactic fermentation, a winemaking process that softens a wine's acidity.
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How to use malo
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Etymology
The winemaking sense is simply a shortened form of "malolactic." The clothing sense comes from Hawaiian.
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What does “malo” mean?
The word “malo” means short for malolactic fermentation, a winemaking process that softens a wine's acidity. In plain terms, in wine circles, "malo" is shorthand for a chemical process that mellows out tart, sharp flavors; in Hawaiian culture it names a specific garment.
How do you use “malo” in a sentence?
Here is “malo” used in a sentence: “The winemaker let the Chardonnay go through full malo to give it a creamier texture.”
What part of speech is “malo”?
“Malo” is a noun.
How many meanings does “malo” have?
“Malo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short for malolactic fermentation, a winemaking process that softens a wine's acidity.