flameout

noun

Meaning

The act of flaming out or burning out; extinguishing.
The act of quitting or failing, especially due to overwork or in a dramatic manner.
The sudden extinguishing of the flame of a burner (due to obstruction of fuel)

Etymology / origin

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Related words

extinguishing(English)burnoff(English)outflight(English)efflux(English)fall out(English)foul out(English)blowoff(English)burnout(English)restart(English)jet(English)landing(English)engine(English)

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Sources

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