butylated hydroxytoluene

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

noun

, Chemistry, Pharmacology.

1. BHT.

Word History and Origins

Origin of butylated hydroxytoluene¹

First recorded in 1960–65; hydroxy- + toluene

Example Sentences

Certain preservatives such as BHT, short for butylated hydroxytoluene, have been found in studies to be toxic and carcinogenic.

From Washington Times

The Kellogg product is made of five ingredients, including the preservative butylated hydroxytoluene and gelatin, and has eight added vitamins.

From New York Times

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.

From Time Magazine Archive