Having or formed by two flat surfaces or planes meeting at an angle.
From Greek 'di-' (two) and 'hedra' (face/side). Used in geometry and crystallography to describe angles between planes.
The dihedral angle of an airplane's wings is crucial for stability—engineers carefully calculate this angle so planes naturally correct themselves if they bank too steeply, keeping you safe without constant pilot input.
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