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helical

/ˈhiːlɪkəl/

Meanings
adjective
In the shape of a helix.

Examples :

"The DNA molecule has a helical structure, resembling a twisted ladder. "
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Illustration shape

shape noun

/ʃeɪp/

The status or condition of something

"Her mother's illness changed the shape of their family life. "

Illustration ladder

ladder noun

/ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/

A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).

"The painter used a wooden ladder to reach the high window. "

Illustration of

of preposition

/ɔv/ /ɒv/ /ə/ /ʌv/

Expressing distance or motion.

"The school is located five miles of the town center. "

Illustration helix

helix noun

/ˈhiːlɪks/

A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.

"The DNA molecule is shaped like a double helix, a twisted ladder. "

Illustration resembling

resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration in

in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

Illustration the

the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

Illustration twisted

twisted verb

/ˈtwɪstɪd/

To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.

"The gardener twisted the ends of the twine tightly to secure the tomato plant to the stake. "

Illustration has

has verb

/hæz/ /hʌz/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

Illustration dna

dna noun

/ˌdiːˌenˈeɪ/ /ˌdiː ˌen ˈeɪ/

The part of a living being that carries genetic information.

"Scientists use DNA to learn about a person's family history. "

Illustration molecule

molecule noun

/ˈmɒləkjuːl/ /ˈmɑləkjul/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."