solenoid

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Synonyms: splenoid, solanoid, splendid, coleoid, polynoid, bowenoid, sphenoid, glenoid, scleroid, solenoids, scolecoid

Antonyms: splenoid, solanoid, splendid, coleoid, polynoid, bowenoid, sphenoid, glenoid, scleroid, solenoids, scolecoid

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q111181809}} {{lb|en|physics}} A [[coil]] of [[wire]] that acts as a [[magnet]] when an [[electric current]] flows through it.
2. {{lb|en|electronics}} An electromechanical [[switch]] controlled by a solenoid; solenoid switch, [[relay]].
3. {{lb|en|meteorology}} The region of intersection between [[isobaric]] and [[isopycnal]] surfaces.

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