solenoid

From French solénoïde, from Ancient Greek σωληνοειδής (sōlēnoeidḗs) (from σωλήν (sōlḗn, “channel, pipe”) + -ειδής (-eidḗs); see -oid).^[1]

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd/, /ˈsoʊlɪnɔɪd/

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solenoid (plural solenoids)

2. (physics) A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.
   2. (engineering) An electromechanical device consisting of such a coil containing a metal core, the movement of which is controlled by the current.
3. (electronics) An electromechanical switch controlled by a solenoid; solenoid switch, relay.
4. (meteorology) The region of intersection between isobaric and isopycnal surfaces.

• solenoid on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

• eidolons, eidôlons

Borrowed from French solénoïde.

solenoid m (plural solenoizi)

1. solenoid