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trigonal

[trig-uh-nl] / ˈtrɪg ə nl /




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In typical alkenes, the carbons adopt a trigonal planar geometry, creating a flat structure around the double bond.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 23, 2026

They believed the reason trigonal chloride electrolytes can achieve low ionic conductivity is based on the variation of metal ion arrangements within the structure.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2023

Therefore, the electron-pair geometry is trigonal planar, and the hybridization of the sulfur atom is sp2.

From Textbooks ● Feb. 14, 2019

In a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry, lone pairs always occupy equatorial positions because these more spacious positions can more easily accommodate the larger lone pairs.

From Textbooks ● Feb. 14, 2019

Anterior wings trigonal, the hinder dentated, generally tailed, with an obtuse concave lobe at their anal angle, which is generally in motion when the insect is at rest.

From Zoological Illustrations, Volume II or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by William Swainson


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