Solenoid Definition & Meaning

solenoid
noun
  1. a coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil

"Solenoid" in song lyrics

See how solenoid is used in real songs:

  • "ampere's law solenoid"
    AOL — AOL
  • "actuator solenoid"
    AOL — AOL
  • "kawasaki 21163-2077 solenoid"
    AOL — AOL

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