Definitions for solenoid

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solenoid so·le·noid

Spelling: [soh-luh-noid, sol-uh-]

IPA: /ˈsoʊ ləˌnɔɪd, ˈsɒl ə-/

Solenoid is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 325 anagrams from letters in solenoid (deilnoos).

Definitions for solenoid

noun

1. Electricity. an electric conductor wound as a helix with small pitch, or as two or more coaxial helices, so that current through the conductor establishes a magnetic field within the conductor.
2. Also called solenoid switch. a switch controlled by such an arrangement, in which a metal rod moves when the current is turned on: used in automotive starting systems.
3. Meteorology. a space formed by the intersection of isobaric and isosteric surfaces.

Origin of solenoid

1825-35; French solénoïde Greek sōlḗn pipe, channel + French -oïde -oid

Examples for solenoid

It was also, the writer believes, built on the solenoid principle.

It has a cross-piece of iron which can dip into two mercury cups, G and K, when the core is sucked into the solenoid.

A current indicator is inserted in the circuit consisting of a solenoid of nine turns.

What is the character of the lines of force of a solenoid in which a current is flowing?

The solenoid dropped to the floor from the broken small contrivance.

One of the parts in the design had been a solenoid, part No.

The product AN is called the “ampere-turns” on the solenoid.

The solenoid has a movable soft iron core suspended by the spring, U.

The first sad thing was to learn that the solenoid M1537 was as good as new.

On what, besides the current strength, does the magnetizing power of a solenoid depend?