solenoidal

American

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

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

solenoidally adverb

Etymology

Origin of solenoidal

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

Example Sentences

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The two basic configurations are solenoidal and toroidal, in which the magnetic field is parallel or azimuthal to the beam axis, respectively.

From Science Magazine

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

From Project Gutenberg

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