Definition of "maglev" [maglev]

• Magnetic levitation. (noun)

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• "In truth, "levitating" trains really do exist - but they are properly called maglev trains, and they are high-tech marvels."
• "The levitating train, known as maglev, was mocked earlier this year as the "Sin Express" by Republicans in Congress critical of $8 billion in high-speed rail funding included in the economic stimulus package."
• "The damnable things include that the US DOT repeatedly fucked over the people who are core inventors and designers for maglev, which is why the highest speed trains are in Eurasia."