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Formation vs Stilbenoid - What's the difference?

formation | stilbenoid |

As nouns the difference between formation and stilbenoid

is that formation is formation while stilbenoid is any of various secondary products of heartwood formation in trees, hydroxylated derivatives of stilbene that are capable of acting as phytoalexins.

formation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something possessing structure or form.
  • The act of assembling a group or structure.
  • (geology) A rock or face of a mountain.
  • (military) A grouping of military units or smaller formations under a command, such as a brigade, division, wing, etc.
  • (military) An arrangement of moving troops, ships, or aircraft, such as a wedge, line abreast, or echelon. Often "in formation".
  • The process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation.

    • Related terms

    * form

    Synonyms

    * (military grouping of units) battle group, brigade group, task force, combat team * (military arrangement of forces) tactical formation, battle formation

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    stilbenoid

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any of various secondary products of heartwood formation in trees, hydroxylated derivatives of stilbene that are capable of acting as phytoalexins.