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Word: Burnout
Speech Type: Noun
ˈbəːnaʊt
the reduction of a fuel or substance to nothing through use or combustion.
Short Definition:reduction of fuel etc. to nothing
the failure of an electrical device or component through overheating
Short Definition:overheating of electrical device
Examples:- an anti-stall mechanism prevents motor burnout
physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress
Short Definition:physical or mental collapse
Examples:- high levels of professionalism which may result in burnout
denoting fabric whose pattern is produced by using chemicals to burn away areas of the pile or the fabric itself
Short Definition:method of producing textile patterns in which design is etched by chemicals
Examples:- burnout velvet
- a long-sleeved jersey burnout top
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