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Definition of Solenoid

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

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. Noun. A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it ¹

2. Noun. A mechanical switch consisting of such a coil containing a metal core, the movement of which is controlled by the current ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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

Literary usage of Solenoid

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism by James Clerk Maxwell (1892)
"Let us now consider a solenoid so long that in the part of space which we ... The magnetic induction through any closed curve drawn within the solenoid is ..."

2. A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism by James Clerk Maxwell (1892)
"In these expressions r is the distance of the point (x, y, z) from the centre of one of the circular ends of the solenoid, and the zonal harmonics, Pt, PJ, ..."

3. Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Standard Work of Reference in Art, Literature (1907)
"solenoid. One arrangement of circular currents has become famous from the part it plays in ... 35), is called a solenoid. The conductor thus formed is ..."

4. Electrical Engineering: The Theory and Characteristics of Electrical by Clarence Victor Christie (1917)
"The field intensity throughout the volume enclosed by the solenoid is practically ... Magnetomotive Force of a solenoid.—The mmf of a solenoid is the line ..."

5. A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism by James Clerk Maxwell (1904)
"from the centre of one of tho circular ends of the solenoid, and the zonal harmonics, I(, 1%, Ac., arc those corresponding to angle t) which r makes with ..."

6. A Course in Electrical Engineering by Chester Laurens Dawes (1920)
"The Commercial solenoid.—The solenoid is used in practice for tripping circuit ... Simple solenoid and plunger. er or armature is necessary to obtain the ..."

7. A Course in Electrical Engineering by Chester Laurens Dawes (1920)
"The Commercial solenoid.—The solenoid is used in practice for tripping circuit ... Simple solenoid and plunger. er or armature is necessary to obtain the ..."

8. The Theory and Practice of Absolute Measurements in Electricity and Magnetism by Andrew Gray (1893)
"Simple Uniform solenoid Defined. solenoid Approximately Realised by Helix of Wire. Closed solenoid with Circular Axis, or King Electro- Magnet. mutual ..."

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