[ˈbəːnaʊt], (Noun)

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- the reduction of a fuel or substance to nothing through use or combustion

- the failure of an electrical device or component through overheating
(e.g: an anti-stall mechanism prevents motor burnout)

- physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress
(e.g: 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
(e.g: burnout velvet)


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