solenoid

== English == === Etymology === From French solénoïde, from Ancient Greek σωληνοειδής (sōlēnoeidḗs) (from σωλήν (sōlḗn, “channel, pipe”) + -ειδής (-eidḗs); see -oid). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd/, /ˈsoʊlɪnɔɪd/ === Noun === solenoid (plural solenoids) (physics) A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it. (engineering) An electromechanical device consisting of such a coil containing a metal core, the movement of which is controlled by the current. (electronics) An electromechanical switch controlled by a solenoid; solenoid switch, relay. (meteorology) The region of intersection between isobaric and isopycnal surfaces. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === solenoid on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === eidolons, eidôlons == Romanian == === Etymology === Borrowed from French solénoïde. === Noun === solenoid m (plural solenoizi) solenoid ==== Declension ====