dihedral
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Synonyms: diedral, trihedral, anhedral, dihedron, -hedral, hedral, euhedral, dihedrals, diedra
Antonyms: diedral, trihedral, anhedral, dihedron, -hedral, hedral, euhedral, dihedrals, diedra
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Noun
- {{lb|en|mathematics}} An [[angle]] between two [[plane]] [[surface]]s
- {{lb|en|aeronautics}} The [[upward]] [[slope]] of an [[aircraft]]'s [[wing]]
- {{lb|en|chemistry}} The angle between [[pair]]s of [[chemical bond]]s separated by a third bond
Adjective
- {{lb|en|mathematics}} Consisting of, relating to or contained between two plane surfaces.
- {{lb|en|of a [[kite]] or an [[aeroplane]]}} Having [[wing]]s that form a dihedral angle, especially when the angle between the upper sides is less than 180°.
- {{lb|en|aviation}} Of wing pairs, inclined at an upward angle to each other.
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