"butylated hydroxytoluene" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: BHT [abbreviation]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} butylated hydroxytoluene (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) A substituted phenol used as a fat-soluble antioxidant in some food. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Synonyms: E321 when used as an antioxidant
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