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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἑλικοειδής (helikoeidḗs); morphologically, from helico- + -id.
Adjective
helicoid (comparative more helicoid, superlative most helicoid)
- Having the form of a flattened helix.
- Synonym: helicoidal
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Noun
helicoid (plural helicoids)
- (mathematics) A minimal surface in the form of a flattened helix
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