stilbene

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English

cis-stilbene.

Etymology

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

Noun

stilbene (plural stilbenes)

  1. (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric hydrocarbons, diphenylethylene, but especially the trans isomer, used in the manufacture of dyes and many other compounds.

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /stilˈbɛ.ne/
  • Rhymes: -ɛne
  • Hyphenation: stil‧bè‧ne

Noun

stilbene m (plural stilbeni)

  1. stilbene