For Burn we have terms and definitions in 11 topics. The topics are Bodybuilding Lingo, Computer Technology, DVD Authoring, Golf, Graffiti, Hippy, Import Cars, Photography, Rocketry, Scanner and Technology.

Burn (Bodybuilding Lingo)

The burning sensation in a muscle that comes from the lactic acid and pH buildup resulting from exercising the muscle to failure.

Burn (Computer Technology)

This term is widely used slang that describes the creation of a CD-R disc. During the creation of a CD-R, a laser is used to burn tiny holes inside the disk media.

Burn (DVD Authoring)

To record data to a removable disc. Typically used to record a music playlist to a recordable CD or a video production to a recordable CD or DVD.

Burn (Golf)

Scottish for a creek or stream.

Burn (Graffiti)

To beat the competition with your style. Also refers to a really good piece, as in one that "burns".

Burn (Hippy)

To get ripped off. "I got burned on that dope deal". Also to get mad. "I'm all burned up about that dope deal!

Burn (Import Cars)

A visible discoloration or sub-surface damage from an excessively high temperature, generally produced by grinding.

Burn (Photography)

To darken a specific image area during printing by giving it additional exposure.

Burn (Rocketry)

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

Burn (Scanner)

To make a portion of an image darker.

Burn (Technology)

To write data electronically into a programmable read-only memory (PROM) chip by using a special programming device known variously as a PROM programmer, PROM blower, or PROM blaster. The term is also used in reference to creating read-only memory compact discs (CD-ROMs). Also called blast, blow. See also PROM.

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