stilbene

noun

stil·bene ˈstil-ˌbēn

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

also : a compound derived from stilbene

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek stilbein to glitter

First Known Use

circa 1868, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stilbene was circa 1868

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“Stilbene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stilbene. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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stilbene

noun

stil·bene ˈstil-ˌbēn

1

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

2

: a compound derived from stilbene

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