BHA Definition

bēāch-ā
noun
A white, waxy phenolic antioxidant, C11 H16 O2 , used to preserve fats and oils, especially in foods.
American Heritage
A waxy, white, synthetic antioxidant, (CH3)3CC6H3OHOCH3, used as a preservative in foods containing fats and oils.
Webster's New World
abbreviation
(organic chemistry) Butylated hydroxyanisole.
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Origin of BHA

  • b(utylated) h(ydroxy)a(nisole)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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