solenoid
English
noun
Definitions
- A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.
- A mechanical switch consisting of such a coil containing a metal core, the movement of which is controlled by the current.
Etymology
Borrowed from French solénoïde derived from Ancient Greek σωληνοειδής.
Origin
Ancient Greek
σωληνοειδής
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- microsolenoid English
- nonsolenoidal English
- solenoidal English
- solenoidality English
- solenoidally English
- solénoïde French
- σωλήν Ancient Greek
- σωληνοειδής Ancient Greek