maglev

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maglev 

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɡlɛv/ 

NOUN 

[MASS NOUN, USUALLY AS MODIFIER]

A transport system in which trains glide above a track, supported by magnetic repulsionand propelled by a linear motor:maglev trains

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Origin

1970s: from mag(netic) lev(itation).