solenoid

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English

Etymology

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

Noun

solenoid (plural solenoids)

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

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References

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

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Romanian

Etymology

From French solénoïde.

Noun

solenoid m (plural solenoizi)

  1. solenoid

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