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solenoidal

American  
[soh-luh-noid-l, sol-uh-] / ˌsoʊ ləˈnɔɪd l, ˌsɒl ə- /

adjective

  1. of or relating to a solenoid.

  2. Mathematics. (of a vector or vector function) having divergence equal to zero.


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Etymology

Origin of solenoidal

First recorded in 1870–75; solenoid + -al 1

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The inventors use a single solenoidal magnet of a peculiar construction, by which the armature is attracted by both poles simultaneously.

From Electric Bells and All About Them A Practical Book for Practical Men by Bottone, S. R.

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