magnetic levitation

English

Noun

magnetic levitation (uncountable)

A method of supporting and transporting objects and vehicles by using a magnetic field to counterbalance the gravitational pull.

Synonyms

maglev

Related terms

diamagnetic levitation
levitron
magnetic levitation train

Translations

method of supporting objects

Chinese:
Mandarin: 磁懸浮／磁悬浮 (zh) (cíxuánfú)
Finnish: magneettinen levitaatio
Italian: levitazione magnetica f

See also

electrostatic levitation

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