solenoid (Meaning)
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solenoid (n)
a coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil
Synonyms & Antonyms of solenoid
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solenoid Sentence Examples
- The solenoid's magnetic field aligns iron filings into a distinct pattern.
- In an electromagnetic switch, a solenoid actuates the contacts.
- The linear motion of a piston can be generated by a solenoid's magnetic force.
- Medical imaging systems commonly employ solenoids to generate high-intensity magnetic fields.
- The solenoid coil is wound around a soft iron core to enhance its magnetic field strength.
- In particle accelerators, solenoids are used to focus and guide charged particles.
- The magnetic field of a solenoid can be adjusted by varying the current flowing through the coil.
- Solenoids are essential components in speaker systems, converting electrical signals into sound waves.
- The shape of a solenoid determines the direction and strength of the magnetic field it produces.
- The solenoid principle forms the basis of various electrical devices, ranging from door locks to magnetic levitation trains.
FAQs About the word solenoid
a coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The solenoid's magnetic field aligns iron filings into a distinct pattern.
In an electromagnetic switch, a solenoid actuates the contacts.
The linear motion of a piston can be generated by a solenoid's magnetic force.
Medical imaging systems commonly employ solenoids to generate high-intensity magnetic fields.
