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calo di tensione — meaning in English

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English meaning

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

Senses

calo di tensione is used for these senses in English:

  • brownout (electricity) A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.

brownout — full definition

  1. noun A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.
  2. noun A temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision.
  3. noun A temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.
  4. noun A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night.