diedral

/daɪˈdrɑːl/; /daɪˈɛdrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of, relating to, or resembling a dihedron; having two faces, or planes.

“The diedral symmetry of the crystal structure was crucial in determining its properties.”

2. noun

A dihedron; a polyhedron with two faces.

“The diedral was used as a model to study the properties of polyhedra.”

Synonyms

  • diagonal
  • dihedral

Antonyms

  • monhedral
  • monoclinic