stilbene

 
Pronunciation: /ˈstɪlbiːn/

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon which forms phosphorescent crystals and is used in dye manufacture.
    • Alternative name: trans-1,2-diphenylethene; chemical formula: C6H5CHCHC6H5

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek stilbein 'to glitter' + -ene