helices

[hel-uh-seez]

noun

1. a plural of helix.

helices

/ ˈhɛlɪˌsiːz /

noun

1. a plural of helix

Example Sentences

This is because the layers of helices stuck together are too big to be the building blocks of nanofibers.

From Science Daily

Inspired by nature, nanotechnology researchers have identified 'spontaneous curvature' as the key factor determining how ultra-thin, artificial materials can transform into useful tubes, twists and helices.

From Science Daily

His lab manipulated DNA molecules to make the tiny motor's turbine, which consisted of 30 double-stranded DNA helices engineered into an axle and three blades of about 72 base pair length.

From Science Daily

At first, Watson tried to jam the two helices together, with the A on one strand matched with an A on the other—like bases paired with like.

From Literature

Collins: You’re talking about genetic determinism, which implies that we are helpless marionettes being controlled by strings made of double helices.

From Scientific American