helical
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It sits not on a foundation but on helical piers screwed into the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
As water flows past the DNA, it applies a spinning force to the helical molecule.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
Using this approach, the team carved tiny helical structures from a topological magnetic crystal made of cobalt, tin, and sulfur, with the chemical formula Co3Sn2S2.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 25, 2026
They found that the helical fibers formed by the second-generation dendron chlorophylls exhibited a highly ordered structure, while the third-generation dendron chlorophylls displayed a more homogeneous, spherical shape.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2024
The following morning I anxiously awaited Francis’ arrival to confirm the helical diagnosis.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
