burnup

noun — 2 senses

burnup

noun

Etymology Deverbal from burn up.

1

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A measure of the consumption of fuel in a nuclear reactor.

2

Dated A high-speed ride in or on a motorcycle or other vehicle.

  • He went for a burnup on the motorway

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