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helix

ˈhiːlɪks

noun

helisa

xɛˈlʲisa· rzeczownik
Also
spirala(f)
Definition

A shape like a spiral or screw, such as the structure of a DNA molecule.

Examples
The DNA molecule forms a double helix.
Cząsteczka DNA tworzy podwójną helisę.
The staircase was designed in a beautiful helix shape.
Schody zostały zaprojektowane w pięknym kształcie spirali.
Synonyms
spiralcoilscrew
Collocations
double helixhelical structureDNA helix
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