noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
incomplete combustion; imperfect combustion
Technical term for fuel not burning completely, producing soot or carbon monoxide. Also used metaphorically.
不完全燃焼を起こすと一酸化炭素が発生する。
Incomplete combustion produces carbon monoxide.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
not giving one's all; falling short; underperforming
Idiomatic use describing a person or effort that fails to achieve full potential, often due to lack of effort or poor conditions. Common in sports, work, and personal achievement contexts.
今日の試合は不完全燃焼だった。
Today's game felt like we didn't give it our all.
不完全燃焼で終わらないように全力を尽くす。
I'll give it everything so I don't end up feeling like I held back.