to burn-out

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Definition of to burn-out in English English dictionary

A brocade-like pattern effect created on the fabric through the application of a chemical, instead of color, during the burn-out printing process  (Sulfuric acid, mixed into a colorless print paste, is the most common chemical used ) Many simulated eyelet effects can be created using this method  In these instances, the chemical destroys the fiber and creates a hole in the fabric in a specific design, where the chemical comes in contact with the fabric  The fabric is then over-printed with a simulated embroidery stitch to create the eyelet effect  However, burn-out effects can also be created on velvets made of blended fibers, in which the ground fabric is of one fiber like a polyester, and the pile may be of a cellulosic fiber like rayon or acetate  In this case, when the chemical is printed in a certain pattern, it destroys the pile in those areas where the chemical comes in contact with the fabric, but leave the ground fabric unharmed

Spinning of rear wheels at high RPM in water to heat and clean drive tire rubber prior to a run, resulting in increased traction