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superhelix

superhelix noun: the shape formed by a helix which in turn is twisted into a larger helix.

Noun

superhelix (plural superhelices or superhelixes)

  1. (molecular biology) The shape formed by a helix which in turn is twisted into a larger helix

Forms of superhelix

pluralsuperhelices
pluralsuperhelixes

Origin of superhelix

From super- + helix.

Words formed from superhelix

Questions about superhelix

What does superhelix mean?
Superhelix means the shape formed by a helix which in turn is twisted into a larger helix.
What part of speech is superhelix?
Superhelix is a noun.
What is the plural of superhelix?
The plural of superhelix is superhelices.

Words near superhelix in the dictionary

  1. superhelical
  2. superhelically
  3. superhelices
  4. superhelicities
  5. superhelicity
  6. superhelix
  7. superhelixes
  8. superherb
  9. superherbs
  10. superhero
  11. superhero chin

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