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levitation
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levitation (lĕvĭtā`shən), the raising of a human or other body in the air without mechanical aid. The idea is ancient; holy men, both pagan and Christian, were reputed to have had the power of becoming light at will and of moving through the air. It is a favorite manifestation in séances. It is also a popular conjuring trick, the illusion being produced by clever mechanical or lighting arrangements or other means.
levitation [‚lev·ə′tā·shən]
(mining engineering)
In froth flotation, raising of particles in a froth to the surface of the pulp, to facilitate separation of selected minerals in the froth.
(physics)
The use of a force that does not involve physical contact to balance gravity, such as that associated with an electric or magnetic field, or electromagnetic or acoustic radiation.
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