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

Medical Definition

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