Associations to the word «Solenoid»

Wiktionary

SOLENOID, noun. A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it
SOLENOID, noun. A mechanical switch consisting of such a coil containing a metal core, the movement of which is controlled by the current

Dictionary definition

SOLENOID, noun. A coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil.

Wise words

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