helicoid

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Etymology

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

Adjective

helicoid (comparative more helicoid, superlative most helicoid)

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

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Noun

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helicoid (plural helicoids)

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

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