Definition of Solenoid

1. Noun. A coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil.

Generic synonyms: Coil, Magnet

Definition of Solenoid

1. n. An electrodynamic spiral having the conjuctive wire turned back along its axis, so as to neutralize that component of the effect of the current which is due to the length of the spiral, and reduce the whole effect to that of a series of equal and parallel circular currents. When traversed by a current the solenoid exhibits polarity and attraction or repulsion, like a magnet.

Definition of Solenoid

1. a type of electric coil [n -S]

Medical Definition of Solenoid

1. Cylindrical coil of wire which, when current flows through it, acts as an electromagnet. For long solenoids with many turns, the magnetic field inside the centre is nearly uniform. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Solenoid

soleness
solenesses
solenette
Solenichthyes
Solenidae
solenoconcha
solenodon
solenodon
solenodons
solenogaster
solenogastra
Solenogastres
solenoglyph
solenoglypha
solenoid (current term)
solenoid (current term)
solenoidal
solenoids
Solenopotes capillatus
solenopsin A
Solenopsis
Solenostemon
Solenostemon blumei
Solenostemon scutellarioides
solenostomi
Solent
soleplate
soleplates
soleprint
soleprints

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