BHA
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Chemistry, Pharmacology.
butylated hydroxyanisole: the synthetic antioxidant C11H16O2, used to retard rancidity in foods, pharmaceuticals, and other products containing fat or oil.
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Origin of BHA
First recorded in 1945–50
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BHA
[ bē′āch-ā′ ]
n.
A white, waxy phenolic antioxidant used to preserve fats and oils, especially in foods.
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