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Dihedral Angle.
Dihedral Angle - as a noun
The angle between two planes.
Example: "Plane a which contains an isosceles right triangle forms a dihedral angle of 60 degrees with another plane b."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
torsion angleExample Sentences
"The dihedral angle between the two wings of an airplane affects its stability."
"In organic chemistry, the dihedral angle determines the orientation of atoms in a molecule."
"The dihedral angle of a tetrahedron is 109.5 degrees."
"During the formation of crystals, the dihedral angle between adjacent faces is important."
"The dihedral angle of a roof can impact its resistance to wind loads."