Hemihelix
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hemihelix is a noun meaning a three-dimensional geometric shape similar to a helix, but with one or more perversions causing changes in chirality along its run.
Meaning
a three-dimensional geometric shape similar to a helix, but with one or more perversions causing changes in chirality along its run.
Word Forms
- hemihelixes
- hemihelices
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include helicality, superhelix, tetrahelix, helicoidization, hemihedry, helicospiral.
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