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maglev

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maglev: see magnetic levitation magnetic levitation or maglev (măg`lĕv), support and propulsion of objects or vehicles by the use of magnets.
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The concept of magnetic levitation -- or maglev -- comes to life in a workspace where visitors assemble Lego contraptions with powerful magnets in place of wheels.
The airline now plans to open up a five times a week service to the 1999 opened Pudong International Airport north of Shanghai, the airport boost an eight minute 300 mph Maglev ride to Long Yang Station.
But all the other routes would use Maglev technology, which advocates say is quieter and allows trains to accelerate more swiftly.
 
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