Meaning Of The Word Solenoid

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What's The Definition Of Solenoid?

solenoid in American English
a coil of wire, usually surrounding a movable iron core, that acts as a magnet when carrying a current: used as an electromagnetic switch or relay
noun: an electric conductor wound as a helix with small pitch, or as two or more coaxial helices, so that current through the conductor establishes a magnetic field within the conductor

solenoid in British English
noun: a coil of wire, usually cylindrical, in which a magnetic field is set up by passing a current through it

solenoid in Electrical Engineering
noun: A solenoid is a coil of wire wound on a cylinder, that has a length that is large compared with its radius.

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