noun Download 🔗Share A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it. Examples : "The car's starter uses a solenoid to push the engine's gears together when you turn the key. " electronics physics device machine technology electric Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mechanical switch consisting of such a coil containing a metal core, the movement of which is controlled by the current. Examples : "The door to the classroom opened automatically when the teacher activated the solenoid. " electronics device machine technical physics energy material electric Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading