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butylated hydroxytoluene

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butylated hy·​droxy·​tol·​u·​ene | \ -(ˌ)hī-ˌdräk-sē-ˈtäl-yə-ˌwēn How to pronounce butylated hydroxytoluene (audio) \

Definition of butylated hydroxytoluene

: bht

Examples of butylated hydroxytoluene in a Sentence

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 Depending on your views, that may include synthetic preservatives such as tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) or butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), which pet food companies add so the food doesn’t spoil. — Karen Asp, Good Housekeeping, "How To Choose A Legitimately Healthy And Safe Natural Dog Food," 2 Oct. 2017

First Known Use of butylated hydroxytoluene

1955, in the meaning defined above

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butylated hydroxytoluene

noun
butylated hy·​droxy·​tol·​u·​ene | \ -hī-ˌdräk-sē-ˈtäl-yə-ˌwēn How to pronounce butylated hydroxytoluene (audio) \

Medical Definition of butylated hydroxytoluene

: bht

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