Burn: As in 'going for the burn'. Performing and endurance exercise that works the muscles until lactic acid builds up and causes a warm 'burning' sensation in that part of the body.

 

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Burn: As in 'going for the burn'. Performing and endurance exercise that works the muscles until lactic acid builds up and causes a warm 'burning' sensation in that part of the body.

Burning Rate: In solids, the rate at which the burning surface recedes as it combusts. Affected by pressure, temperature and the scrubbing of hot gases.

Strand Burner: A strand burner measures the burn rate of an energetic composition in an elevated pressure environment. Also called a Crawford Bomb.

End Burner: A 'cigarette burning' grain inhibited or case bonded on the external surface burning only on its face.

Burn Area: The actively burning surface of a rocket grain, either solid or hybrid.

Burn Rate: Used in venture capital financing to refer to the rate at which a start-up company expends capital to finance overhead costs prior to the generation of positive cash flow.

Riceburner: A Riceburner is a Japanese motorcycle. The term tends to be used by riders of American made motorcycles.

Burns Night: In many parts of the world, Burns Night is the most celebrated Scottish event. Scots gather to celebrate Robert (Robbie) Burns honored Scottish poet born on this day in 1759. The traditional . . . View Full Definition

Bunsen Burner: A gas burner with adjustable air intake, commonly used in laboratories.

Flame Retention Burner: An oil burner, designed to hold the flame near the nozzle surface. Generally the most efficient type for residential use.