2. Noun. The act of quitting or failing, especially due to overwork or in a dramatic manner. ¹
3. Noun. The sudden extinguishing of the flame of a burner (due to obstruction of fuel) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Flameout
1. a failure of a jet engine in flight [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Flameout
Literary usage of Flameout
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Volcanic Ash and Aviation Safety: Proceedings of the First International edited by T. J. Casadevall (1995)
"Reducing thrust to idle will also reduce compressor erosion damage. in addition
to engine damage or flameout, volcanic ash has a significant effect on the ..."
2. Transportation Expressions (1996) by Richard Feldman (1998)
"... flameout: Unintended loss of combustion in turbine engines resulting in the
loss of engine power. (FAA4) Flammable: With respect to a fluid or gas, ..."
3. First International Symposium on Volcanic Ash and Aviation Safety: Program (1993)
"... Volcano in Alaska and suffered a simultaneous four-engine flameout. The most
advanced example of that aircraft type was an expansive glider for several ..."
4. On Pain Suffering: Reminiscences, Musings and Reflections by Walter Prytulak (2001)
"... a nosedive, a flameout, or bankruptcy, the suffering investor needs soothing
reassurance by the broker that the market took only a slight downturn and ..."
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