Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
Passive Maglev
French translation:
sustentation magnétique passive
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El Mehdi Hakkou
Feb 27, 2019 10:35
5 yrs ago
English term
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Passive Maglev
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Bonjour à tous !
Le terme "maglev" me pose problème ici, j'arrive pas à trouver ce que ça signifie dans ce contexte :
The pump's passive maglev with hydrodynamic bearings means there's no need for electronic sensors or mechanical bearings
Merci!
Le terme "maglev" me pose problème ici, j'arrive pas à trouver ce que ça signifie dans ce contexte :
The pump's passive maglev with hydrodynamic bearings means there's no need for electronic sensors or mechanical bearings
Merci!
Proposed translations
(French)
| 3 +1 | sustentation magnétique passive |
florence metzger
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References
| Maglev - usual English meaning |
Eliza Hall
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Reference:
Maglev - usual English meaning
Usually we're talking about maglev trains, but the Wikipedia link has details on the technology in general. The other link includes the entire term.
Reference:
Discussion
See link below for the invalidation of trade mark registration for generic word "Maglev". The applicant sought to invalidate the mark "Maglev" on the grounds that it's a generic word used in the trade to refer to magnetic levitation technology. The term "Maglev" is listed in the 1988 New Oxford Dictionary as a noun which means, "a transport system in which trains glide above a track, supported by magnetic repulsion and propelled by a linear motion", originating from the late 20th century from the words "magnetic levitation" . It was also noted that there have been international conferences on maglev technology since 1972.
Source: http://www.mondaq.com/x/51518/Trademark/Trade Mark Registrat...