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Solenoid
//ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd// noun
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.
- 2 a coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil wordnet
- 3 A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.; An electromechanical device consisting of such a coil containing a metal core, the movement of which is controlled by the current.
- 4 An electromechanical switch controlled by a solenoid; solenoid switch, relay.
- 5 The region of intersection between isobaric and isopycnal surfaces.
Etymology
From French solénoïde, from Ancient Greek σωληνοειδής (sōlēnoeidḗs) (from σωλήν (sōlḗn, “channel, pipe”) + -ειδής (-eidḗs); see -oid).
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