Burnout
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000860
The act of intentionally spinning a vehicle's drive wheels to create smoke and tire friction, often as a display of power or for entertainment. This maneuver causes rapid wear and heat buildup in the tires. It is a common practice in drag racing to clean and heat tires for better grip.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000860 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: Burnout; Spanish: burnout; French: burnout |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000860",
"term": "Burnout",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The act of intentionally spinning a vehicle's drive wheels to create smoke and tire friction, often as a display of power or for entertainment. This maneuver causes rapid wear and heat buildup in the tires. It is a common practice in drag racing to clean and heat tires for better grip.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Burnout",
"es": "burnout",
"fr": "burnout"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/burnout/"
}
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