stilbene

noun

stilbene

noun

Etymology From Ancient Greek στίλβω (stílbō, “to shine, shimmer”), due to its use as a phosphor.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Either of two isomeric hydrocarbons, diphenylethylene, but especially the trans isomer, used in the manufacture of dyes and many other compounds.

Derived terms
diethylstilbestrol, dihydrostilbene, iminostilbene, oligostilbene, polystilbene, pterostilbene, stilbenic, stilbenoid, trans-stilbene

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