A nonplane curve whose tangents are all equally inclined to a given plane. The common helix is the curve formed by the thread of the ordinary screw. It is distinguished from the spiral, all the convolutions of which are in the plane.

(n) A 3-D curve characterized by a constant rate of curvature about two dimensions and a constant linear translation in the third. Threads on screws and bolts are helical and are classified as being either right- or left-handed.

A spiral-wound wire used as a hinge or attaching device.

A caulicule or little volute under the abacus of the Corinthian capital.

the small volutes under the abacus of the Corinthian capital.

A genus of land snails, including a large number of species.

type genus of the family Helicidae

Helix is a genus of common snails. It belongs to the family Helicidae. The most well known species are: Helix aspersa (Brown Garden Snail), Helix pomatia (Roman Snail, Burgundy Snail, or Edible Snail).

The incurved margin or rim of the external ear. See Illust. of Ear.

A three-dimensional curve that lies on a cylinder or cone and cuts the elements at a constant angle.

a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle

Helix was a short-lived, science fiction and science fantasy imprint of DC Comics, launched in 1996 and discontinued in 1998. (In early promotional materials prior to the release of the first title, the imprint was called "Matrix" instead of Helix.) It featured a handful of ongoing monthly series, several limited series, and one short graphic novel.

Helix (Rafael Carago) is a fictional character, a mutate superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Tom De Falco and Todd De Zago in Spider-Man: Maximum Clonage Saga Alpha (part of the Clone Saga). http://www.samruby.com/OneShots/maximumclonagealpha.htm His first appearance as a New Warrior was in New Warriors #62.

the part of a spinning band that is machined or twisted into a screw type configuration which causes the liquid in the still to be pumped downward.

Helix is a heavy metal band that formed in 1974 for a Battle of the Bands contest in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada and is best known for their 1984 single "Rock You". The original lineup consisted of singer Brian Vollmer, guitarists Brent Doerner and Paul Hackman, bassist Keith Zurbrigg and drummer Brian Doerner. In 1992, Hackman died when the group's van rolled down a 40-foot enbankment after a concert in Vancouver.

a hallmark feature of intercalating drugs, such as chloroquine, ethidium bromide and m-AMSA

Where the track turns and either ascends or descends simultaneously.

A particular rigid left- or right-handed arrangement of a polymeric chain, characterised by the number of strands,the number (n) of units per turn and its pitch (p), the distance the helix rises along its axis per full turn. Examples of single-stranded helices are the protein helices: -helix:n = 3.6, p = 540 pm; 310-helix: n = 3.0, p = 600 pm; -helix: n = 4.4, p = 520 pm. See also double helix.

A sharp turn, often more than 360° and banked heavily. Superman has two, the first being at an angle and the second being relatively level with the ground.

an unending conductor

a molecule, dammit

a simple graph plotted by the late Charles David Keeling of Del Mar

a whole lot of work to build, and I'd hate for you to get it done t

SEE: Flute.

A general term for the technology on which RealNetworks products are based. The RealNetworks suite for Helix includes Helix Universal Server and Helix Producer.

a series of units with the same number of bases in each unit.

See Types of Elements.