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burnup

/ˈbɜːn.ʌp/

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noun

/ˈbɜːn.ʌp/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное с двумя различными значениями: гонка на мотоциклах на высокой скорости по общественной дороге или количество потреблённого топлива, например, в ядерном реакторе.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a high-speed motorcycle race on a public road, or the amount of fuel consumed, for example in a nuclear reactor.

  1. Motorcycle raceC1informal

    A high-speed race on a public road, often involving motorcycles.

    ruГонка на мотоциклах

    • The police broke up an illegal burnup on the highway.
    • He won the burnup on his custom bike.
    • Burnups are dangerous and often attract large crowds.
  2. Fuel consumptionC2formaltechnical

    The amount of fuel consumed, especially in a nuclear reactor or engine.

    ruВыгорание

    • The reactor's burnup rate was carefully monitored.
    • High burnup levels indicate efficient fuel usage.
    • Engineers calculated the burnup for the new fuel rods.