planar form

[/ˈpleɪnər fɔːrm/]
nounpl: planar forms
forma planar
1. A two-dimensional representation or configuration of a three-dimensional object or structure, where all elements lie on a single plane
The architect created a planar form of the building to show the floor layout.
O arquiteto criou uma forma planar do edifício para mostrar o layout do andar.
2. In chemistry and molecular biology, a flat geometric arrangement of atoms or molecules without depth
The benzene ring adopts a planar form due to its sp2 hybridization.
O anel de benzeno adota uma forma planar devido à sua hibridização sp2.
3. In graph theory and mathematics, a graph that can be drawn on a plane without edges crossing
This planar form of the network graph simplifies the analysis.
Esta forma planar do gráfico de rede simplifica a análise.
This is primarily a technical and academic term used in engineering, architecture, chemistry, and mathematics. It is not commonly used in everyday Brazilian Portuguese conversation but is standard terminology in scientific and technical literature across Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
flat configurationtwo-dimensional formplanar structureplanar representation
Antonyms / Antônimos
three-dimensional formspatial formvolumetric form

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma planar
Standard usage in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
forma planar
Common in engineering and architectural fields
Portugal
forma planar
Used similarly in Portuguese academic contexts

Related Words

planarityplane geometrytwo-dimensionalflat surfaceprojection

Related Idioms & Phrases

reduce to planar form
flatten into a planar form
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