Helix
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What Does Helix Mean?
- 螺旋
- 螺旋体
- 螺旋形
Helix Pronunciation
/ˈhiːlɪks/
Helix Definition
noun
Definition
A three-dimensional geometric shape that is a curve that lies on a cylinder or cone and whose distance from a reference point increases or decreases at a constant rate as it revolves around the reference point.
In ZH
一种三维几何形状，是一种曲线，位于圆柱或圆锥上，其距离参考点以恒定速率增加或减少，随着其围绕参考点旋转。
How to Use Helix in a Sentence
- The staircase was designed in a helix structure.
- The DNA molecule is shaped like a double helix.
- The architect used a helix design for the tower.
- Helixes can be found in nature, such as in snail shells.
- In mathematics, a helix is often studied in relation to parametric equations.