1the reduction of a fuel or substance to nothing through use or combustion.
2the failure of an electrical device or component through overheating: [with modifier]:an anti-stall mechanism prevents motor burnout
3physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress:high levels of professionalism which may result in burnout
4 [as modifier] denoting fabric whose pattern is produced by using chemicals to burn away areas of the pile or the fabric itself:burnout velveta long-sleeved jersey burnout top
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Definition of burnout in the US English dictionary
