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helical

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


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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

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

To demonstrate the capabilities of the method, the team fabricated helical nanodevices from the magnetic crystal Co3Sn2S2.

From Science Daily Jan. 25, 2026

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

From Science Daily Dec. 3, 2025

With the B form, however, mere inspection of its X-ray picture gave several of the vital helical parameters.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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