solenoidal

[ soh-luh-noid-l, sol-uh- ]

adjective

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

Other Words From

• sole·noidal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of solenoidal¹

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

Example Sentences

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