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helix

/ˈhɛlɪks/

helixnoun

helices

/ˈhɛlɪks/

Traduzioni

héliceTerme de géométrie et d’anatomie générale; désigne aussi une forme en spirale ou en bobine.

The DNA molecule is structured as a double helix.

La molécule d’ADN est structurée en double hélice.

hélixAnatomie: bord externe incurvé de l’oreille.

She decided to get a piercing on the helix of her ear.

Elle a décidé de se faire percer l’hélix de l’oreille.

Definizioni

A three-dimensional shape that winds around a central axis or line, resembling a spiral or coil.

The DNA molecule is structured as a double helix.

A type of curve in mathematics that lies on a cylinder or cone, at a constant angle to the axis.

The mathematician explained the properties of a helix during the lecture.

The outer rim of the ear, which is shaped like a curved ridge.

She decided to get a piercing on the helix of her ear.

Sinonimi

helixadjective

Used attributively to describe something spiral or related to a helix; generally non-gradable.

Traduzioni

hélicoïdalSe dit d’une forme en spirale ou en hélice.

The architect designed a helix ramp for the parking garage.

L’architecte a conçu une rampe hélicoïdale pour le parking.

Definizioni

Spiral in shape or relating to a helix.

The architect designed a helix ramp for the parking garage.

Sinonimi

helixproper noun

Definizioni

A genus of large air-breathing land snails in the family Helicidae.

Helix pomatia is commonly referred to as the Roman snail.