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butylated hydroxytoluene

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

noun

Chemistry, Pharmacology.
  1. BHT.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of butylated hydroxytoluene1

First recorded in 1960–65; hydroxy- + toluene
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Example Sentences

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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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