butylated hydroxytoluene

[hahy-drok-see-tol-yoo-een]

noun

Chemistry, Pharmacology.

1. BHT.

Word History and Origins

Origin of butylated hydroxytoluene¹

First recorded in 1960–65; hydroxy- + toluene

Example Sentences

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

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The Kellogg product is made of five ingredients, including the preservative butylated hydroxytoluene and gelatin, and has eight added vitamins.

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For years, food manufacturers have used a chemical called butylated hydroxytoluene, or BHT, to prolong the storage life of fats in a variety of products�from shortening to salad oil to potato chips.

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