stilbene
See also: stilbène
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek στίλβω (stílbō, “to shine, shimmer”), due to its use as a phosphor.
Noun
stilbene (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
Translations
either isomer of 1,2-diphenylethylene
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Italian
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /stilˈbɛ.ne/
- Rhymes: -ɛne
- Hyphenation: stil‧bè‧ne
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