helices

[ hel-uh-seez ]

noun

1. a plural of helix.

helices

/ ˈhɛlɪˌsiːz /

noun

1. a plural of helix

Example Sentences

Inspired by nature, nanotechnology researchers have identified 'spontaneous curvature' as the key factor determining how ultra-thin, artificial materials can transform into useful tubes, twists and helices.

From Science Daily

His lab manipulated DNA molecules to make the tiny motor's turbine, which consisted of 30 double-stranded DNA helices engineered into an axle and three blades of about 72 base pair length.

From Science Daily

Watson and Crick proposed that each DNA strand was used to generate a copy of itself—thereby generating two double helices from the original double helix.

From Literature

Collins: You’re talking about genetic determinism, which implies that we are helpless marionettes being controlled by strings made of double helices.

From Scientific American

The string of helices therefore probably weaves back and forth across the membrane.

From Nature