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dihedral angle
This term is primarily used in technical fields such as aeronautics, geometry, and structural engineering to describe the upward angle of wings or surfaces relative to a horizontal plane. In these contexts, it is a critical factor for stability, as a positive dihedral angle helps an aircraft return to level flight after a disturbance.
In organic chemistry, the term refers specifically to the torsion angle between two planes defined by four atoms. This measurement is essential for determining the spatial arrangement or conformation of a molecule, which in turn affects its chemical reactivity and physical properties.
Meanings
Examples
The dihedral angle is the angle between two intersecting planes.
Check the dihedral angle of the wing to ensure the aircraft remains stable.
We need to calculate the dihedral angle to determine the exact shape of the crystal.
The protein folds into a specific shape based on its dihedral angle values.
Wait, is the dihedral angle here 60 degrees or 180 degrees?
The stability of the molecule depends heavily on its dihedral angle.
I wonder how changing the dihedral angle will affect the overall energy of the system.
The researcher measured the dihedral angle using X-ray crystallography.
The researcher measured the dihedral angle using X-ray crystallography.