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How to use helix in a sentence

10 example sentences · noun, verb

Helix means a curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase. Example: “A large positive inclination gives a chip which will helix out of the space between the face mill and the workpiece.”

Examples of helix by meaning

verbTo form or cause to form a helix.

  • A large positive inclination gives a chip which will helix out of the space between the face mill and the workpiece.1953, Division of Metrology Technical Paper - Issues 1-7, page 25
  • When the shaft is unsupported, the large torque tends to helix the inner core, and if the casing is not stiff enough, it will helix the casing also.1967, Aviation Week & Space Technology - Volume 87, page 295
  • The decrease in d enhances the probability that remaining SDLs will helix, leading to an outward traveling wave of helixing and a jump in 5d.1997, Physical Review: Statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics

More sentences with helix

  • These results underline the remarkable potential of α-helix mimetics based on the oligooxopiperazine scaffold.2015 June 26, Marta Pelay-Gimeno et al., “Structure-Based Design of Inhibitors of Protein–Protein Interactions: Mimicking Peptide Binding…. From the entry oligooxopiperazine
  • If I had been married earlier in life, I wouldn't have seen the double helix.2007 January, “WHAT I'VE LEARNED: James Watson”, in Esquire, volume 147, number 1, archived from the original on 25 Jan 2007. From the entry double helix
  • Two aspects of flexible microhelices are quantified: the overall shape of the helix and the viscous frictional properties.2015, Jonathan T. Pham, Alexander Morozov, Alfred J. Crosby, Anke Lindner, Olivia du Roure, “Deformation and shape of flexible, microscale…. From the entry microhelices
  • Crispr is a guide molecule made of RNA, that allows a specific site of interest on the DNA double helix to be targeted.2018 October 14, Sarah Marsh, “Essays reveal Stephen Hawking predicted race of 'superhumans'”, in The Guardian. From the entry CRISPR
  • The new hose consists of an inner exposed supporting wire helix with a fabric liner coated with a specially-developed PVC mix. known as Molene.1955, The Chemical Age, volume 72. From the entry flowant
  • The pillars in Figure 12.24 were built similarly: I designed a helix (a coily cord shape) and then swept a large 2D circle along the path the helix describes.2008, Gary David Bouton, Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended: Retouching Motion Pictures. From the entry coily
  • The bimetals can be used in forms such as the deflection of a straight strip, the rotation of spirals or helices and the snap action of dished discs.2002 September 27, M. A. Laughton, D.F. Warne, Electrical Engineer's Reference Book, Newnes, →ISBN, page 45. From the entry bimetal

Meaning of helix

  1. noun A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
  2. noun A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.
  3. noun The incurved rim of the external ear.

Full definition of helix

Questions about helix in a sentence

How do you use helix in a sentence?
Helix is used as a noun and verb. For example: “A large positive inclination gives a chip which will helix out of the space between the face mill and the workpiece.”
What is a short sentence with helix?
“These results underline the remarkable potential of α-helix mimetics based on the oligooxopiperazine scaffold.”
What does helix mean?
Helix means a curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.

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