Definition of butylated hydroxyanisole in US English:
 butylated hydroxyanisole
nounˌbyo͞odlādid hīˌdräksēˈanəˌsōl
A synthetic antioxidant used to preserve fats and oils in foods, medicinal drugs, and cosmetics.
Chemical formula: C₁₁H₁₆O₂
 Example sentencesExamples
-  They may be naturally occurring food substances like vinegar (acetic acid) or chemical concoctions like BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole).
 -  One of the commonest is butylated hydroxyanisole or BHA, added to potato snacks, biscuits, pastry, sauces, and fried foods.
 -  The administration of the antioxidant agents N-acetyl-L-cysteine and butylated hydroxyanisole after pulse-treatment with cisplatin or melphalan did not affect apoptosis, but attenuated necrosis.
 -  Phenolic antioxidants, butylated hydroxyanisole and chlorogenic acid and EDTA prevent mutagen formation in beef, while ferrous ion enhances formation.