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dihedral

The correct spelling is dihedral.

How to pronounce dihedral

noun

IPA: /daɪˈhiːdɹəl/

Say it like: Dih-edr-al

The correct spelling is dihedral. An angle between two plane surfaces For example: "dihedral angle"

Usage Examples

dihedral angle

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An angle between two plane surfaces
  2. 2.The upward slope of an aircraft's wing
  3. 3.The angle between pairs of chemical bonds separated by a third bond

adjective

  1. 1.Consisting of, relating to or contained between two plane surfaces.
  2. 2.(of a kite or an aeroplane) Having wings that form a dihedral angle, especially when the angle between the upper sides is less than 180°.
  3. 3.Of wing pairs, inclined at an upward angle to each other.

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