noun
brownout
Brownout (noun) means a drop in electricity voltage that makes lights dimmer than usual.
noun
1
A drop in electricity voltage that makes lights dimmer than usual.
"When demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, a brownout occurs."
2
A short spell of dim, narrowed vision, sometimes with a brownish tinge.
"On rising suddenly from her chair she experienced a brownout and had to sit down again quickly."
3
The temporary shutting of a fire station, usually to save money.
"Fire departments across the country have been forced to rely on rolling brownouts because of the recession."
4
A loss of electricity during the day, rather than at night.
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Etymology
A deverbal from brown out, by analogy with blackout.
Synonyms
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dimout
blackout
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What is the meaning of brownout?
"brownout" (noun) means a drop in electricity voltage that makes lights dimmer than usual.
What is another word for brownout?
Other words for "brownout" include dimout, blackout.
What are the different meanings of brownout?
"brownout" has 3 main meanings: 1. A drop in electricity voltage that makes lights dimmer than usual; 2. A short spell of dim, narrowed vision, sometimes with a brownish tinge; 3. The temporary shutting of a fire station, usually to save money.
