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solenoid.

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

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd//ˈsoʊlɪnɔɪd/
  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. An electromechanical device consisting of such a coil containing a metal core, the movement of which is controlled by the current.

  3. An electromechanical switch controlled by a solenoid; solenoid switch, relay.

  4. The region of intersection between isobaric and isopycnal surfaces.

Where this word comes from

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

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