stilbene

Betekenis (Engels)

Either of two isomeric hydrocarbons, diphenylethylene, but especially the trans isomer, used in the manufacture of dyes and many other compounds.

Synoniemen

toluylene

diphenyl ethylene

diphenylethylene

Vertalingen

Stilben

stilbène

estilbeno

Etymologie (Engels)

From Ancient Greek στίλβω (stílbō, “to shine, shimmer”), due to its use as a phosphor.