solenoidal
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ləˈnɔɪd adjective
1.
of or pertaining to a solenoid.
2.
Mathematics. (of a vector or vector function) having divergence equal to zero.
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solenoid (ˈsəʊlɪˌnɔɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a coil of wire, usually cylindrical, in which a magnetic field is set up by passing a current through it |
| 2. | a coil of wire, partially surrounding an iron core, that is made to move inside the coil by the magnetic field set up by a current: used to convert electrical to mechanical energy, as in the operation of a switch |
| 3. | such a device used as a relay, as in a motor vehicle for connecting the battery directly to the starter motor when activated by the ignition switch |
| [C19: from French solénoïde, from Greek sōlēn a pipe, tube] | |
| sole'noidal | |
| —adj | |
| sole'noidally | |
| —adv | |
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Solenoidal
is always a great word to know.
So is integer. Does it mean:
| occurring in a manner independent of some variable, parameter or function: a uniform bound |
| one of the positive or negative numbers 1, 2, 3, or zero |
Example sentences
One specific concern is the effect of solenoidal spin rotators proposed for the interaction straight section.
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