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BHA

(bē′āch-ā′)

A white, waxy phenolic antioxidant, C₁₁H₁₆O₂, used to preserve fats and oils, especially in foods.

[b(utylated) h(ydroxy)a(nisole).]

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BHA

butylated hydroxyanisole: the antioxidant C₁₁H₁₆O₂, used to retard rancidity in products containing fat or oil.

[1945–50]

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