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BHA
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bha
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Noun
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en organic compound en butylated hydroxyanisole.
en w:Jane E. Brody Cancer‐Blocking Agents Found in Foods w:The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1979/03/06/archives/cancerblocking-agents-found-in-foods-origin-of-new-techniques.html 1979-03-06 Among the effective agents, studies in animals and people indicate, are the preservatives BHA and BHT, which are commonly added to cereals and baked goods, and a group of chemicals naturally present in such vegetables as cabbage, Brussels sprouts and broccoli.
en w:Jane E. Brody PERSONAL HEALTH; HOW INNOVATIONS AFFECT SAFETY AND NUTRITION w:The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/01/garden/personal-health-how-innovations-affect-safety-and-nutrition.html 1985-05-01 Although BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) are avoided by some consumers because several studies have suggested they may be toxic or carcinogenic (they are banned in Britain), these antioxidants have also been shown to inhibit the action of cancer-causing chemicals, and BHT has been shown to suppress the growth of harmful viruses. https://web.archive.org/web/20171128051730/https://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/01/garden/personal-health-how-innovations-affect-safety-and-nutrition.html
Proper noun
en soccer en Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Brighton & Hove Albion.
References
Butylated hydroxyanisole
Anagrams
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