solenoid
noun
Simple meaning
A coil of wire around an iron core.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɔlənɔɪd
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Definition
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noun
physics
A coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil
physics
A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.
engineering
An electromechanical device consisting of such a coil containing a metal core, the movement of which is controlled by the current.
electronics
An electromechanical switch controlled by a solenoid; solenoid switch, relay.
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