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helix in Bulgarian

helix in Bulgarian is спира́ла, охлюв — helix means a three-dimensional spiral curve, like the shape of a screw thread or a spiral staircase.

helix in Bulgarian

спира́ла
noun
Pronounced: spirala
(mathematics) 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.
охлюв
noun
Pronounced: ohlyuv
(anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear.
спира́ла
noun
Pronounced: spirala
(anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear.

What does "helix" mean?

  1. noun A three-dimensional spiral curve, like the shape of a screw thread or a spiral staircase.
    "DNA is famously shaped like a double helix."
  2. noun The curved outer rim of the ear.
    "The piercing was placed on the helix of her ear."
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helix in a sentence

  • DNA is famously shaped like a double helix.
  • The staircase wound upward in a tight helix.
  • The piercing was placed on the helix of her ear.

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What is "helix" in Bulgarian?

"helix" in Bulgarian is спира́ла, охлюв. helix means: A three-dimensional spiral curve, like the shape of a screw thread or a spiral staircase.

How do you pronounce спира́ла?

"helix" in Bulgarian is спира́ла, pronounced "spirala".

How do you use "helix" in a sentence?

Example: "DNA is famously shaped like a double helix." In Bulgarian, "helix" is спира́ла, охлюв.

Are there other ways to say "helix" in Bulgarian?

Yes — Bulgarian has 2 translations listed for "helix": спира́ла, охлюв.

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