BROWNOUTS
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Definition
noun
- A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination“When demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, a brownout occurs.”
- Temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision.“On rising suddenly from her chair she experienced a brownout and had to sit down again quickly.”
- Temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.“Fire departments across the country have been forced to rely on rolling brownouts because of the recession.”
- A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night
- A blackout, regardless of time of day.
Source: Wiktionary
