flameout

  1. Noun.  The act of flaming out or burning out; extinguishing.
  2. Noun.  The act of quitting or failing, especially due to overwork or in a dramatic manner.
  3. Noun.  The sudden extinguishing of the flame of a burner (due to obstruction of fuel).

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