Helices

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Mục lục 1 Noun 1.1 a pl. of helix. 2 Noun, plural helices 2.1 a spiral. 2.2 Geometry . the curve formed by a straight line drawn on a plane when that plane is wrapped around a cylindrical surface of any kind, esp. a right circular cylinder, as the curve of a screw. Equation 2.3 Architecture . 2.4 Anatomy . the curved fold forming most of the rim of the external ear. 2.5 Biochemistry . alpha helix.

Noun

a pl. of helix.

Noun, plural helices

a spiral.

Geometry . the curve formed by a straight line drawn on a plane when that plane is wrapped around a cylindrical surface of any kind, esp. a right circular cylinder, as the curve of a screw. Equation

x a sin?, y a cos?, z b

Architecture .

a spiral ornament.

(in a Corinthian capital) either of two scrolls issuing from a cauliculus. Compare Corinthian ( def. 2 ) .

Anatomy . the curved fold forming most of the rim of the external ear.

Biochemistry . alpha helix.