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helical

[hel-i-kuhl, hee-li-] / ˈhɛl ɪ kəl, ˈhi lɪ- /


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"Instead, hydrogen moves preferentially along well-defined helical pathways embedded within an ordered carbon structure."

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

To demonstrate the capabilities of the method, the team fabricated helical nanodevices from the magnetic crystal Co3Sn2S2.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

At large scales, radio data reveal that the jet forms a helical pattern as it propagates through the galaxy.

From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026

They found that the helical fibers formed by the second-generation dendron chlorophylls exhibited a highly ordered structure, while the third-generation dendron chlorophylls displayed a more homogeneous, spherical shape.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

The following morning I anxiously awaited Francis’ arrival to confirm the helical diagnosis.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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