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burn down
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burn-in
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burn rate
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burned-out
burned-out [ bùrnd òwt ] or burnt-out [ bùrnt òwt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. completely exhausted: exhausted physically or emotionally through too much hard work, stress, or reckless living
2. destroyed by fire: destroyed on the inside by fire
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