hyperloop

English

noun
Definitions
  • A theoretical high-speed transportation system, proposed by Elon Musk, in which pressurized capsules ride on an air cushion driven by linear induction motors and air compressors through reduced-pressure tubes.
  • (computing) A control structure in which a loop repeats until either a stopping condition is met or all possible values of the looping index have been checked.
  • (physics) A quantum mechanical paradox resulting from the observer being a product of the observations that it makes.

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Prefix from English loop.

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loop

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