stilbene
stil·bene
noun \ˈstil-ˌbēn\Definition of STILBENE
: an aromatic hydrocarbon C14H12 used as a phosphor and in making dyes; also : a compound derived from stilbene
Origin of STILBENE
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek stilbein to glitter
First Known Use: circa 1868
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