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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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For more than three months, the BHA has been assisting the stranded refugees by providing food and shelter, in the Tanintharyi region of Myanmar.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

"As with all runners in the Grand National, Celebre D'Allen was provided with a thorough check by vets at the racecourse," a BHA statement read.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

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

The BHA says it will analyse the races to understand what caused the deaths.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2023

Michael Lewis finished second in the No. 1 BHA Hyundai he co-drove with Taylor Hagler.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2022

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