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Topic: Inventions

helical

IPA: /ˈhɛlɪkəl/

KK: /ˈhɛlɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that is spiral or resembles a coil.

Example: The helical staircase spiraled elegantly to the second floor.

helically

IPA: /hɪˈlɪkəli/

KK: /hɛˈlɪkəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that follows a spiral or corkscrew shape.

Example: The staircase wound helically around the central column.

helicity

IPA: /hɪˈlɛsɪti/

KK: /hɪˈlɛsɪti/

noun

Definition: The property of having a spiral or twisted shape, often used in physics to describe the spin of particles.

Example: The helicity of the particle was measured during the experiment.

helicoid

IPA: /ˈhɛlɪkɔɪd/

KK: /hɛlɪkɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is shaped like a spiral or coil, often flattened.

Example: The artist created a helicoid sculpture that twisted elegantly in the air.

noun

Definition: A shape or surface that resembles a spiral or screw, often found in mathematics and geometry.

Example: The architect designed a staircase with a helicoid shape to save space.

helicoidal

IPA: /hɛlɪˈkɔɪdəl/

KK: /hɛlɪˈkɔɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Having the shape or form of a helix, which is a three-dimensional spiral structure.

Example: The staircase had a helicoidal design that made it look elegant and modern.

helicon

IPA: /ˈhɛlɪkən/

KK: /ˈhɛlɪkɒn/

noun

Definition: A large brass musical instrument that is similar to a tuba and is shaped in a circular form, often used in marching bands.

Example: The band played a lively tune with the helicon leading the melody.

heliograph

IPA: /ˈhɛliəˌɡræf/

KK: /ˈhɛliəˌgræf/

intransitive verb

Definition: To send a message using a device that reflects sunlight, typically for communication over long distances.

Example: The soldiers used a heliograph to communicate with each other across the valley.

noun

Definition: A tool used to send messages or take pictures using sunlight.

Example: The scientist used a heliograph to communicate with his team from a distance.

transitive verb

Definition: To send a message using a device that reflects sunlight, typically for long-distance communication.

Example: The military used a heliograph to send signals across the desert.

heliographic

IPA: //ˌhɛliəˈɡræfɪk//

KK: /hɛliəˈgræfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a method of recording images using sunlight or the sun's rays.

Example: The scientist used a heliographic technique to capture the solar images.

heliometer

IPA: /ˈhɛliˌɒmɪtə/

KK: /hɛliˈɑːmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A type of telescope that is used to measure small angles between celestial objects, especially to determine the size of the sun and other celestial bodies.

Example: The astronomer used a heliometer to measure the distance between the stars.

heliometric

IPA: /ˌhɛliəˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /hɛliˈɒmɪtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a device used for measuring the angles of celestial bodies by comparing their brightness with that of the sun.

Example: The heliometric measurements helped astronomers determine the distance to the stars more accurately.

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