stilbene

noun stil·bene \ˈstil-ˌbēn\

Definition of STILBENE

: an aromatic hydrocarbon C₁₄H₁₂ used as a phosphor and in making dyes; also : a compound derived from stilbene

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek stilbein to glitter

First Known Use: circa 1868

Medical Dictionary

noun stil·bene \ˈstil-ˌbēn\

: an aromatic hydrocarbon C₁₄H₁₂ used as a phosphor and in making dyes

: a compound derived from stilbene

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