Helicoid

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A minimal surface in the form of a flattened helix

Adjective

1
Having the form of a flattened helix.

Synonyms

anfractuous corkscrew helical helicoidal spiral volute

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἑλικοειδής (helikoeidḗs); morphologically, from helico- + -id.

Related phrases

isotropic helicoid minimal surface

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