BHT Definition

bēāch-tē
noun
A crystalline phenolic antioxidant, C15 H24 O, used to preserve fats and oils, especially in foods.
American Heritage
A white, synthetic antioxidant, [C(CH3)3]2CH3C6H2OH, used as an additive in foods, fuels, rubber, etc.
Webster's New World
abbreviation
(organic chemistry) Butylated hydroxytoluene.
Wiktionary

Origin of BHT

  • b(utylated) h(ydroxy)t(oluene)

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

BHT Sentence Examples

  • Preservatives range from safe, natural substances such as tocopherol (vitamin E) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to highly toxic chemicals such as ethoxyquin, butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA).

  • Orijen uses air-tight packaging to help preserve freshness - Some other companies add unhealthy chemicals like ethoxyquin and BHT as preservatives.

  • Most pet food manufacturers have quit using BHA, BHT and ethoxyquin as preservatives due to concerns that they may cause cancer.

  • Solid Gold does not use harmful chemical additives such as BHT, BHA or ethoxyquin.

  • Too many commercial dog foods and treats use chemicals like BHA, BHT and exthoxyquin as preservatives.

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BBH

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