Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burn-up
verb
/ˈbɜrn ʌp/
Definition
The process of burning completely or the state of being completely consumed by fire.
Examples
- The rocket’s engines will burn up during re-entry into the atmosphere.
- They had to burn up the excess materials to reduce waste.
Meaning
Burn-up refers to the act of combustion where a material is entirely turned into ash or gas, often used in the context of fuel or materials when they undergo heating or combustion, typically in a destructive or wasteful manner.
Synonyms
- incinerate
- consume
- destroy
