tert-butylhydroquinone en · NOUN
Etymology
From tert-butyl + hydroquinone.
Meanings
- A preservative of fats and oils, used in food. An aromatic organic compound that is a type of phenol. It is a derivative of hydroquinone, substituted with a tertbutyl group.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tert-butylhydroquinones | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| tertbutylhydroquinone | alternative | lexicographic | |
| tert-butyl hydroquinone | alternative | lexicographic | |
| tertbutyl hydroquinone | alternative | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
butylhydroquinone · quinone · hydroquinone
Synonyms
t-butylhydroquinone · tertiary butyl hydroquinone · TBHQ · tertiary butylhydroquinone · t-butyl hydroquinone