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    solenoid
    /ˈsəʊlənɔɪd/

    noun

    • 1. a cylindrical coil of wire acting as a magnet when carrying electric current.

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  3. A solenoid is a coil of wire that acts as an electromagnet and can convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. Learn how solenoids work, their applications, functions and a solved question on solenoids.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SolenoidSolenoid - Wikipedia

    A solenoid ( / ˈsoʊlənɔɪd / [1]) is a type of electromagnet formed by a helical coil of wire whose length is substantially greater than its diameter, [2] which generates a controlled magnetic field. The coil can produce a uniform magnetic field in a volume of space when an electric current is passed through it.

  5. Feb 19, 2024 · A solenoid is a coil of wire that acts like a magnet when a current flows and can control a mechanical device. Learn the etymology, history, and examples of solenoid from Merriam-Webster, the largest dictionary in America.

  6. Jan 13, 2023 · A solenoid is a coiled wire that creates a magnetic field when electric current flows through it. Learn how solenoids are used in cars, appliances, doorbells and more.

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  7. A solenoid is a device that acts like a magnet when electricity goes through it. It consists of a wire wrapped in the shape of a cylinder. Learn more about its uses, types and translations from Cambridge Dictionary.

  8. a coil of wire, partially surrounding an iron core, that is made to move inside the coil by the magnetic field set up by a current: used to convert electrical to mechanical energy, as in the operation of a switch.