helix
Pronunciación: [ˈhiːlɪks]
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Contexto: «science»
(noun) a shape that twists around in a spiral like a spring or a corkscrew. It's what you see in many structures like DNA or a spiral staircase.
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The DNA molecule has a beautiful double helix shape.
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This object does not have a helix; it is completely straight.
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Can you see how the staircase forms a helix?
Contexto: «geometry»
(noun) a 3D curve that goes around a central point while moving up or down. It's like a roller coaster track that spirals higher as it goes around.
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The helix in the playground slide makes it fun to go around and down.
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The path of the road is not a helix; it’s flat and straight.
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Can you draw a helix that shows the spiral shape?
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