butylated hydroxytoluene

American

[hahy-drok-see-tol-yoo-een] / haɪˌdrɒk siˈtɒl juˌin /

noun

Chemistry, Pharmacology.

BHT.

Etymology

Origin of butylated hydroxytoluene

First recorded in 1960–65; hydroxy- + toluene

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butylated hydroxytoluene

Certain preservatives such as BHT, short for butylated hydroxytoluene, have been found in studies to be toxic and carcinogenic.

From Washington Times ● May 7, 2018

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