flame-out

flame′-out`

n. the failure of a jet engine due to an interruption of the fuel supply or to faulty combustion. [1945–50]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	flame-out - the failure of a jet engine caused by an interruption of the fuel supply or by faulty combustionjet engine - a gas turbine produces a stream of hot gas that propels a jet plane by reaction propulsionpower failure, power outage - equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails; "the ice storm caused a power outage"
	2.	flame-out - a complete or conspicuous failure; "the spectacular flame-out of the company's stock cost many people their life savings"failure - an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose; "the surprise party was a complete failure"