solenoid

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From French solénoïde, from Ancient Greek σωληνοειδής (sōlēnoeidḗs) (from σωλήν (sōlḗn, channel, pipe) + -ειδής (-eidḗs); see -oid).[1]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd/, /ˈsoʊlɪnɔɪd/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

solenoid (plural solenoids)

  1. (physics) A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.
  2. (engineering) An electromechanical device consisting of such a coil containing a metal core, the movement of which is controlled by the current.
  3. (electronics) An electromechanical switch controlled by a solenoid; solenoid switch, relay.
  4. (meteorology) The region of intersection between isobaric and isopycnal surfaces.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “solenoid”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

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Romanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French solénoïde.

Noun[edit]

solenoid m (plural solenoizi)

  1. solenoid

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