solenoid
English
Etymology
From French solénoïde, from Ancient Greek σωληνοειδής (sōlēnoeidḗs) (from σωλήν (sōlḗn, “channel, pipe”) + -ειδής (-eidḗs); see -oid).[1]
Noun
solenoid (plural solenoids)
- A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.
- A mechanical switch consisting of such a coil containing a metal core, the movement of which is controlled by the current.
Translations
solenoid
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Further reading
References
- ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “solenoid”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
Anagrams
Romanian
Etymology
Noun
solenoid m (plural solenoizi)
Declension
Declension of solenoid
singular | plural | |||
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indefinite articulation | definite articulation | indefinite articulation | definite articulation | |
nominative/accusative | (un) solenoid | solenoidul | (niște) solenoizi | solenoizii |
genitive/dative | (unui) solenoid | solenoidului | (unor) solenoizi | solenoizilor |
vocative | solenoidule | solenoizilor |
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