STILBENE

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.

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Stil"bene, n. Etym: [See Stilbite.] (Chem.)

Definition: A hydrocarbon, C14H12, produced artificially in large, fine crystals; -- called also diphenyl ethylene, toluylene, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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