Maglev
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003488
A type of train system that uses magnetic levitation to suspend, guide, and propel vehicles, eliminating friction with the track. This technology allows for extremely high speeds and a smooth ride, as there is no physical contact between the train and the guideway. Commercial maglev systems operate in countries like Japan and China.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003488 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Translations | German: Maglev; Spanish: maglev; French: maglev |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A type of train system that uses magnetic levitation to suspend, guide, and propel vehicles, eliminating friction with the track. This technology allows for extremely high speeds and a smooth ride, as there is no physical contact between the train and the guideway. Commercial maglev systems operate in countries like Japan and China.",
"subject": "Rail equipment",
"translations": {
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"es": "maglev",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/maglev/"
}
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