Associations to the word «Brownout»

BROWNOUT, noun. A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination

BROWNOUT, noun. Temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision.

BROWNOUT, noun. Temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.

BROWNOUT, noun. A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night

BROWNOUT, noun. Darkness resulting from the extinction of lights (as in a city invisible to enemy aircraft).