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Helix vs Heliox - What's the difference?

helix | heliox |

As a proper noun helix

is .

As a noun heliox is

heliox.

helix

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (mathematics) A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
  • (architecture) A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.
  • (anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear.
  • An upside down midair 360° spin in playboating.

    • Synonyms

    * (curve) spiral (not in technical use)

    Derived terms

    * alpha helix * double helix * helical * helically * hemihelix

    Related terms

    * helicopter * left-handed * right-handed * spiral

    heliox

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia heliox) (-)
  • A gas, a mixture of helium and oxygen used in medicine and in diving.

    • Related terms

    * heliair * nitrox

    See also

    * trimix