Associations to the word «Brownout»
Noun
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Wiktionary
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
Dictionary definition
BROWNOUT, noun. Darkness resulting from the extinction of lights (as in a city invisible to enemy aircraft).
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