Electromagnet and Solenoid

Electromagnet

Electromagnet noun - A temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet.
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Synonyms for Electromagnet

Solenoid and electromagnet are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Solenoid" instead a noun "Electromagnet".

Solenoid

Solenoid noun - A coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil.
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Synonyms for Solenoid

Electromagnet and solenoid are semantically related. You can use "Electromagnet" instead a noun "Solenoid".
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