helix in Russian
helix in Russian is винтова́я ли́ния, спира́ль, завито́к — helix means a three-dimensional spiral curve, like the shape of a screw thread or a spiral staircase.
helix in Russian
винтова́я ли́ния
Pronounced: vintovaya liniya
(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.
спира́ль
Pronounced: spiral
(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.
винтова́я ли́ния
Pronounced: vintovaya liniya
(anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear.
завито́к
Pronounced: zavitok
(anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear.
спира́ль
Pronounced: spiral
(anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear.
What does "helix" mean?
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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."
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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 Russian?
"helix" in Russian is винтова́я ли́ния, спира́ль, завито́к. helix means: A three-dimensional spiral curve, like the shape of a screw thread or a spiral staircase.
How do you pronounce винтова́я ли́ния?
"helix" in Russian is винтова́я ли́ния, pronounced "vintovaya liniya".
How do you use "helix" in a sentence?
Example: "DNA is famously shaped like a double helix." In Russian, "helix" is винтова́я ли́ния, спира́ль, завито́к.
Are there other ways to say "helix" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "helix": винтова́я ли́ния, спира́ль, завито́к.
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