Definition of "stilbene" [stil•bene]

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

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• "Resveratrol is the best-known member of a family of compounds called stilbenes, the general name for which is stilbene synthase STS."
• "The conversion of the stilbene molecule, which includes two benzene rings, between the cis - and trans - forms was observed by Zewail and his co-workers."
• "The crystal structure confirms the expected binding orientation of the stilbene substructure and the anticipated conjugating amide bond."