The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SOLENOIDS
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What does SOLENOIDS mean?
SOLENOIDS noun- A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.
- A mechanical switch consisting of such a coil containing a metal core, the movement of which is controlled by the current.