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BHA

American

Chemistry, Pharmacology.

butylated hydroxyanisole: the synthetic antioxidant C 11 H 16 O 2 , used to retard rancidity in foods, pharmaceuticals, and other products containing fat or oil.

Etymology

Origin of BHA

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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BHA chief executive Brant Dunshea said the new strategy was about ensuring the "long-term health and success" of horse racing.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The BHA said there had been 24 13-year-old horses since 2000 who have competed in the Grand National, with no previous fatalities.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

Wickens would like to return to BHA for a third season next year, but said talks haven’t started on 2024 plans.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2023

Wickens and co-driver Harry Gottsacker start Friday’s race at Road Atlanta for BHA in Braselton, Georgia, with a 20-point lead over JDC-Miller MotorSports.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2023

In December 2018 then BHA chief executive Nick Rust told the BBC that tougher penalties in big races were likely to be introduced.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2022

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