stilbene
See also: stilbène
English
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek στίλβω (stílbō, “to shine, shimmer”), due to its use as a phosphor.
Noun
editstilbene (plural stilbenes)
- (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric hydrocarbons, diphenylethylene, but especially the trans isomer, used in the manufacture of dyes and many other compounds.
Derived terms
editTranslations
editeither isomer of 1,2-diphenylethylene
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editItalian
editPronunciation
editNoun
editstilbene m (plural stilbeni)