burnout (redirected from wax burnout)

burn·out  (bûrnout)

n.

1. A failure in a device attributable to burning, excessive heat, or friction.

2. Aerospace

a. The termination of rocket or jet-engine operation because of fuel exhaustion or shutoff.

b. The point at which this termination occurs.

3.

a. Physical or emotional exhaustion, especially as a result of long-term stress or dissipation.

b. One who is worn out physically or emotionally, as from long-term stress.

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The point in time or in the missile trajectory when combustion of fuels in the rocket engine is terminated by other than programmed cutoff.