dihedral angle
[/daɪˈhiːdrəl ˈæŋɡəl/]
nounpl: dihedral angles
ângulo diedro
1. The angle between two planes that intersect along a line, measured perpendicular to the line of intersection
The dihedral angle between the two faces of a roof determines its pitch and water drainage properties.
O ângulo diedro entre as duas faces do telhado determina sua inclinação e propriedades de drenagem de água.
2. In chemistry, the angle between two bonds that share a common atom, measured along the line connecting the atoms
The dihedral angle in ethane affects the molecule's conformational stability.
O ângulo diedro no etano afeta a estabilidade conformacional da molécula.
3. In geometry and solid modeling, the angle formed by two half-planes emanating from a common edge
Engineers calculated the dihedral angle of the aircraft wing to optimize aerodynamic performance.
Os engenheiros calcularam o ângulo diedro da asa do avião para otimizar o desempenho aerodinâmico.
This is a technical term used primarily in academic and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In mathematics and chemistry education, it is taught as part of geometry and organic chemistry courses respectively. The term is universal across English and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities.
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