stil·bene (st l b n )n. A colorless or yellowish crystalline compound, C14H12, used in the manufacture of dyes and optical bleaches and as a phosphor. [Greek stilbos, shining (from stilbein, to shimmer) + -ene.] |
stilbene [ˈstɪlbiːn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless or slightly yellow crystalline water-insoluble unsaturated hydrocarbon used in the manufacture of dyes; trans-1,2-diphenylethene. Formula: C6H5CH:CHC6H5
[from Greek stilbos glittering + -ene]
| stilbene (stlbn) A colorless or yellowish crystalline compound used in the manufacture of dyes and as a fabric brightener.Chemical formula: C14H12. |
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