BHA

American  

Chemistry, Pharmacology.

1. butylated hydroxyanisole: the synthetic antioxidant C 11 H 16 O 2 , used to retard rancidity in foods, pharmaceuticals, and other products containing fat or oil.

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Etymology

Origin of BHA

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

The action is designed to publicise the BHA's 'Axe the Racing Tax' campaign.

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Economic analysis commissioned by the BHA has shown that aligning the current tax rate paid by bookmakers on racing with online games of chance could result in a £330m revenue hit to the industry in the first five years.

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"We don't feel secure in Myanmar. This place is a complete war zone," said Soyed Noor on a video call made from the phone of a BHA member.

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For more than three months, the BHA has been assisting the stranded refugees by providing food and shelter, in the Tanintharyi region of Myanmar.

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The BHA says this would have a "destructive impact" on the industry with its economic analysis predicting an estimated £330m loss in revenue and putting 2,752 jobs at risk in the first year alone.

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