BHT

Chemistry, Pharmacology.

butylated hydroxytoluene: the antioxidant C15H24O, used to retard rancidity in foods, pharmaceuticals, and other products containing fat or oil.

Origin of BHT

First recorded in 1960–65

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bht in Medicine

BHT

[bē′āch-tē′]

n.

A crystalline phenolic antioxidant used to preserve fats and oils, especially in foods.

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