Word of the Day - Burn-out
burn·out
[burn-out]
noun
1. a fire that is totally destructive of something.
1. a fire that is totally destructive of something.
2.
Also,
burn-out .
fatigue, frustration, or apathy resulting from prolonged
stress,
overwork, or intense activity.
3.
Rocketry .
a. the termination of effective combustion in a rocket engine, due to exhaustion of propellant.
a. the termination of effective combustion in a rocket engine, due to exhaustion of propellant.
b.
the end of the powered portion of a rocket’s flight.
4.
Electricity .
the breakdown of a lamp, motor, or other electrical device due to the heat created by the
current
flowing through it.