stilbene

n.
A colorless or yellowish crystalline compound, C₁₄H₁₂, used in the manufacture of dyes and optical bleaches and as a phosphor.

[Greek stilbos, shining (from stilbein, to shimmer) + -ENE.]

(stĭl'bēn')
n.

A colorless or yellowish unsaturated crystalline hydrocarbon compound that is the chemical basis for diethylstilbestrol and other synthetic estrogenic compounds.

This entry is from Wikipedia, the leading user-contributed encyclopedia. It may not have been reviewed by professional editors (see full disclaimer)