Stilbene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stilbene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric hydrocarbons, diphenylethylene, but especially the trans isomer, used in the manufacture of dyes and many other compounds.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric hydrocarbons, diphenylethylene, but especially the trans isomer, used in the manufacture of dyes and many other compounds.
Word Forms
- stilbenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diphenylethylene, polystilbene, dihydrostilbenoid, trans-stilbene, lignostilbene, stilbenolignan.
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