helicoid

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Etymology[edit]

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

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helicoid (comparative more helicoid, superlative most helicoid)

  1. Having the form of a flattened helix.
    Synonym: helicoidal

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Noun[edit]

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helicoid (plural helicoids)

  1. (mathematics) A minimal surface in the form of a flattened helix

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