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helical

[hel-i-kuhl, hee-li-] / ˈhɛl ɪ kəl, ˈhi lɪ- /


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At large scales, radio data reveal that the jet forms a helical pattern as it propagates through the galaxy.

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The tubes measure about 230 nm in diameter and are made of 5 to 6 right-handed helical fibers that twist together.

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The asymmetric, helical ridges may even inspire low-drag hulls or fuselages that stay streamlined while promoting interior air flows.

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With Sutherland's new and innovative methods of studying sea creatures, scientists might come to realize that helical swimming is more pervasive than previously thought.

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"The helical twist of these fibers is impossible to discern using an optical microscope, or even some super-resolution microscopes, because these things are just too small," Lew said.

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