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solenoid

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English word solenoid comes from English -oid, Ancient Greek σωλήν

-oid (English)

Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.

σωλήν (Ancient Greek)

solenoid (English)

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.

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