Definition of Burnout

1. Noun. Using the throttle to spin the wheels of a vehicle being held stationary, causing the spinning tires to produce smoke and burn rubber. ¹

2. Noun. (US slang) A pot addict; one whose brains have been burned out. ¹

3. Noun. (psychology) The experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Burnout

1. a destructive fire [n -S]

Medical Definition of Burnout

1. Rapid reduction in the neutral particle density in a plasma discharge, occurs when the ionisation rate (which converts neutrals to ions and electrons) exceeds the rate of recombination (which converts ions to neutrals) and the rate of influx of neutral particles. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Burnout

burnishers
burnishes
burnishing
burnishings
burnisht
burnlike
burnoff
burnoffs
burnoose
burnoosed
burnooses
burnou
burnous
burnouse
burnouses
burnout (current term)
burnouts
burnproof
burns
burns down
burnside
burnsides
burnsite
burnstickle
burnstickles
burnt
burnt-out
burnt alum
burnt down
burnt lime

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