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Solenoid

A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.

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noun
  1. 1

    A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.

  2. 2

    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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