Supercoil Definition

so͝opər-koil
noun
A double-helix molecule, especially DNA, whose ends have joined and whose helices have undergone additional twisting, causing the molecule to cross over on itself.
American Heritage
verb
To form a supercoil.
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Noun

Singular:
supercoil
Plural:
supercoils

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