Definition: The word "helix" refers to a shape, especially one that consists of multiple straight or curved strands that are arranged in a continuous pattern. Helixes can have any number of strands (up to five) running from each other in an ideal arrangement, but they generally do not contain loops or twists. In chemistry, helical structures are often used as models for molecules with three-dimensional shapes, such as water and DNA. These types of structures are often studied because they are easier to visualize and understand than more complex structures like non-helical ones, which can have multiple helices in their structure. The word "helix" has been borrowed from Latin and is a term used to describe the three-dimensional shape of a molecule or other substance. It was originally used in chemistry to denote a three-dimensional structure where strands run parallel to each other but do not extend beyond each other, as seen in water molecules.

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