levitation
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A superconductor is characterized by zero resistivity and perfect diamagnetic behavior, which leads to dissipationless transport and magnetic levitation.
From Science Daily • Oct. 2, 2023
Some of the most exciting and promising clean tech — like magnetic levitation trains and other low-cost, high-speed transportation — could finally be viable for mass development with superconductor use.
From Salon • Aug. 10, 2023
“What in the wingardium leviosa is that dress,” one person wrote, referencing the levitation spell Watson’s Hermione uses to make a feather fly in the first “Harry Potter” film.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2023
I found the embellishments that the directors devised — among them classic magic tricks with playing cards and levitation — leaven the play’s more plodding contrivances.
From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2023
“It’s all about gravity,” I say, because I figure a levitation trick would definitely have something to do with gravity.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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