helix
pronunciation
How to pronounce helix in British English:
UK [ˈhi:lɪks]
How to pronounce helix in American English:
US [ˈhilɪks]
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- Noun:
- a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
- a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
Word Origin
- helix (n.)
- "a spiral thing," 1560s, from Latin helix "spiral," from Greek helix (genitive helikos), related to eilein "to turn, twist, roll," from PIE *wel-ik-, from root *wel- (3) "to turn, revolve" (see volvox).
Example
- 1. For instance , the dos helix and ribbon trends do show similarities .
- 2. Particularly when it comes to its structure -- the stuff beyond the double helix .
- 3. John simon , the boss of simmonds lumber , another double helix client , explains how it works .
- 4. Found it : the double helix strands of dna ( left ) .
- 5. Their discovery of the double helix is one of two associated with crick ; the other is the genetic code .