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/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
[edit]solenoid (plural solenoids)
- (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.
- (meteorology) The region of intersection between isobaric and isopycnal surfaces.
Translations
[edit]coil of wire
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References
[edit]- ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2025) “solenoid”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
Further reading
[edit]Anagrams
[edit]Romanian
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Borrowed from French solénoïde.
Noun
[edit]solenoid m (plural solenoizi)
Declension
[edit]singular | plural | ||||
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indefinite | definite | indefinite | definite | ||
nominative-accusative | solenoid | solenoidul | solenoizi | solenoizii | |
genitive-dative | solenoid | solenoidului | solenoizi | solenoizilor | |
vocative | solenoidule | solenoizilor |
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