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coil (koil) spiral (2). coil. See intrauterine device. coil a winding structure or spiral; called also helix. coiled-coil a protein structure motif marked by amphipathic α-helical regions that can self-associate to form stable, rod-like oligomeric proteins; commonly found in fibrous proteins and some transcription factors. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Horizontal forces to damp this motion are provided with two auxiliary electromagnetic coils, located on the moving induction coil at the west and south positions with their areas at right angles to the radial magnetic field. Magneto-rheological dampers use an electromagnetic coil inside the damper's piston to increase the fluid's viscosity by aligning the magnetic particles when a current is applied. The motor contains electromagnetic coils that surround a gearless flywheel. |
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