Definition of dihedral angle
: a figure formed by two intersecting planes
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“Dihedral angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dihedral%20angle. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of dihedral angle was in 1826
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