butylated hydroxyanisole

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Noun

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butylated hydroxyanisole (uncountable) (abbreviation BHA)

  1. (organic chemistry) Either of two isomers of tertiary butyl-4-hydroxyanisole used as a fat-soluble antioxidant in some food.

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  • E320 when used as an antioxidant