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stilbene.

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

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

Where this word comes from

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

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