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Noun: solenoid  'sow-lu,noyd or 'só-lu,noyd
  1. A coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil

Derived forms: solenoids

Type of: coil, magnet

Encyclopedia: Solenoid

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