trigonal

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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

Borate anions range from the simple trigonal planar ion to complex species containing chains and rings of three- and four-coordinated boron atoms.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

The ideal bond angles in a trigonal pyramid are based on the tetrahedral electron pair geometry.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

Wings trigonal, forming a nearly horizontal angle with the body when the insect is at rest.

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