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levitation

[lev-i-tay-shuhn] / ˌlɛv ɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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Those that fall are lifted out of the way, as if by levitation, then lowered back into place after each frame.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2023

A superconductor is characterized by zero resistivity and perfect diamagnetic behavior, which leads to dissipationless transport and magnetic levitation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2023

Some of the most exciting and promising clean tech — like magnetic levitation trains and other low-cost, high-speed transportation — could finally be viable for mass development with superconductor use.

From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2023

I found the embellishments that the directors devised — among them classic magic tricks with playing cards and levitation — leaven the play’s more plodding contrivances.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 26, 2023

The system worked with the same magnetic levitation technology used in Germany and Japan to propel bullet trains with magnets instead of wheels.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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