Helices

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    plural of helix form-of, plural

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coilspiralspiralcirruscoilcorkscrew

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"From end to end, the DNA molecule measures a thousandth of a thousandth of a millimeter. A million helices placed side by side would fit in this letter: o."

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