solenoid

Meaning

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.
3. An electromechanical switch controlled by a solenoid; solenoid switch, relay.
4. The region of intersection between isobaric and isopycnal surfaces.

Synonyms

actuator

coil

conchoid

electromagnet

electric solenoid

follow-up coil

Translations

solenoide

solenoide

solénoïde

Spule

bobina

solenoïde

solenoide

Hubmagnet

electroimán

électro-aimant

Magnet…

électroaimant

σωληνοειδές

πηνίο

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd/

Etymology

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