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burnout
[burn-out]
noun
a fire that is totally destructive of something.
Also burn-out fatigue, frustration, or apathy resulting from prolonged stress, overwork, or intense activity.
Rocketry.
the termination of effective combustion in a rocket engine, due to exhaustion of propellant.
the end of the powered portion of a rocket's flight.
Electricity.the breakdown of a lamp, motor, or other electrical device due to the heat created by the current flowing through it.
Word History and Origins
Origin of burnout1
Example Sentences
Recent studies have found those factors contribute to widespread burnout and turnover among L.A.
They also learned about actions in their personal lives they could take to reduce burnout and toured multiple service providers on Skid Row.
One contributing factor to burnout is pay.
Bright later cited burnout as the reason for her decision, after a season that saw her make 36 appearances in all competitions as Chelsea won the domestic treble of Women's Super League, FA Cup and League Cup.
"I know that the people remaining are trying their absolute hardest to provide accurate forecasts, but when you're reduced to such few staff, it's going to lead to burnout," said Zack Labe, a climate scientist who was recently laid off by NOAA.
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