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- noun organic chemistry  Either of three isomers of methoxyphenol, especially 4-methoxyphenol.
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								Other known estrogenic substances include insecticides, pesticides, food preservatives like BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), chlorines used in cleaning products, meats produced with hormones, just to name a few. 
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								Other known estrogenic substances include insecticides, pesticides, food preservatives like BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), chlorines used in cleaning products, meats produced with hormones, just to name a few. 
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								BHA or BHT: Butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene are used mainly in moisturizers and makeup as antioxidants and preservatives and are also a hidden ingredient in some fragrances. Ottawa Sun 2010 
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								BHA or BHT: Butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene are used mainly in moisturizers and makeup as antioxidants and preservatives and are also a hidden ingredient in some fragrances. Ottawa Sun 2010 
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								(butylated hydroxyanisole), chlorines used in cleaning products, meats produced with hormones, just to name a few. 
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