Solenoid etymology

English

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

Etymology of solenoid

Detailed word origin of solenoid

Dictionary entry Language Definition
-oid English (en) Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
σωλήν Ancient Greek (grc)
solenoid English (en) 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.

Words with the same origin as solenoid

Descendants of -oid

mong monoid negro schizoid steroid