solenoid

noun/ˈsoʊləˌnɔɪd/

Frequency rank: #17,491 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when electric current passes through it, often used to control mechanical movement.

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Example sentence

The engineer replaced the faulty solenoid to restore power to the engine's starter motor.

Synonyms & related words

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