solenoid valve


solenoid valve

[′säl·ə‚nȯid ‚valv] (mechanical engineering) A valve actuated by a solenoid, for controlling the flow of gases or liquids in pipes.

solenoid valve

A valve which is opened by a plunger whose movement is controlled by an electrically energized coil; the valve may be closed by the action of a spring, by gravity, or by an electrically energized coil.