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helix

/ˈhiːlɪks/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

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

Illustration architect

architect noun

/ˈɑːkɪtɛkt/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt/

A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.

"Plato made the causes of things to be matter, ideas, and an efficient architect."

Illustration perpendicular

perpendicular noun

/ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /pɝ.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/

A line or plane that is perpendicular to another.

"The perpendicular to the wall supported the shelf. "

Illustration constant

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration delicate

delicate noun

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

"She carefully handled the delicate, lace-trimmed lingerie. "

Illustration cylinder

cylinder noun

/ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪləndɚ/

A surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve.

"The pencil holder was a cylinder, its smooth surface created by rotating a circle around its central axis. "

Illustration incurved

incurved adjective

/ɪnˈkɜːvd/ /ɪnˈkɝːvd/

Turned or curving inward, towards the center.

"The baby's fingernails were so soft and incurved that his parents were careful not to accidentally scratch him. "

Illustration intricate

intricate adjective

/ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/

Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

Illustration corinthian

corinthian noun

/kəˈrɪnθiən/ /kɔːˈrɪnθiən/

An inhabitant or a resident of Corinth, and its suburbs.

"The Corinthian eagerly awaited the results of the local elections, hoping for improvements in his city's infrastructure. "

Illustration staircase

staircase noun

/ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/

A flight of stairs; a stairway.

"The children ran up the staircase to get to their bedrooms. "

Illustration dimensional

dimensional adjective

/-ʃnəl/

Of or pertaining to dimensions.

"The math problem required us to understand the dimensional relationships of the cube. "

Illustration highlighting

highlighting verb

/ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈhaɪˌlaɪɾɪŋ/

To make prominent; emphasize.

"The teacher was highlighting the important vocabulary words in the textbook. "

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."