maglev

noun, often attributive

mag·lev | \ ˈmag-lev \

Definition of maglev

1 : the use of the physical properties of magnetic fields generated by superconducting magnets to cause an object (such as a vehicle) to float above a solid surface

2 : a train utilizing maglev technology

Examples of maglev in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The superfast train headed into production is the Japan Railway Group's Series L0 maglev train, which hit a record-setting 375 mph in 2015. — Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver, "Japan’s 375-MPH Levitating Train Is a Commuter's Dream Come True," 3 Feb. 2020 Those ridership studies also will determine whether the demand for maglev is significant enough for the system to be financially sustainable, project officials say. — Washington Post, "The high-speed ‘maglev’ promises many things, but at what cost?," 24 Feb. 2018 Maryland Baltimore: Four chambers of commerce in the state are endorsing a plan to build a $10 billion high-speed maglev train between Baltimore and Washington. — USA TODAY, "First Spouse Dolls, Snowstang, sand sculpture: News from around our 50 states," 7 Dec. 2019 The new Chinese train won’t be the world’s first maglev train. — Tom Metcalfe, NBC News, "China's new high-speed train will 'float' over tracks to hit 370 miles an hour," 5 June 2019 The Cave of the Winds now boasts unique aeronautical adventure courses in which jetpacks, hovercraft, maglev transportation and other small air technologies are tested. — New York Times, "What’s It Like to Visit Wakanda? You Had Some (Great) Ideas," 3 Apr. 2018 Discussion of a maglev system for the Washington region goes back at least two decades. — Washington Post, "Enthusiasm for ‘maglev’ train between D.C., Baltimore mounts — as does opposition," 6 Jan. 2018 Dennis Brady, leader of Citizens Against SC Maglev, questioned how many jobs the maglev project would really bring to the area as well as safety issues and noise levels. — Katie V. Jones, Laurel Leader, "Laurel City Council says no to maglev train," 1 Mar. 2018 The Federal Railroad Administration studied a German version of the maglev technology in the early 2000s. — Washington Post, "Enthusiasm for ‘maglev’ train between D.C., Baltimore mounts — as does opposition," 6 Jan. 2018

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“Maglev.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maglev. Accessed 10 Jul. 2020.

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