solenoid

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Scrabble points
9
Words With Friends
11
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd/
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/ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd/ · /ˈsoʊlɪnɔɪd/

Definition of solenoid

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.
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noun

  1. A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.
  2. A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.
  3. An electromechanical switch controlled by a solenoid; solenoid switch, relay.
  4. The region of intersection between isobaric and isopycnal surfaces.

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Etymology

From French solénoïde, from Ancient Greek σωληνοειδής (sōlēnoeidḗs) (from σωλήν (sōlḗn, “channel, pipe”) + -ειδής (-eidḗs); see -oid).

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