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- [soh-luh-noid, sol-uh-]
- /ˈsoʊ ləˌnɔɪd, ˈsɒl ə-/
- /ˈsoʊ·ləˌnɔɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [soh-luh-noid, sol-uh-]
- /ˈsoʊ ləˌnɔɪd, ˈsɒl ə-/
Definitions of solenoid word
- noun solenoid Electricity. 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. 1
- noun solenoid Also called solenoid switch. a switch controlled by such an arrangement, in which a metal rod moves when the current is turned on: used in automotive starting systems. 1
- noun solenoid Meteorology. a space formed by the intersection of isobaric and isosteric surfaces. 1
- noun solenoid electricity: magnetic coil 1
- noun solenoid a coil of wire, usually cylindrical, in which a magnetic field is set up by passing a current through it 0
- noun solenoid 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 0
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Origin of solenoid
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < French solénoïde < Greek sōlḗn pipe, channel + French -oïde -oid
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Parts of speech for Solenoid
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solenoid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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