noun
brownout
Brownout (noun) means a period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.
noun
1
A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.
2
A temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision.
3
A temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.
4
A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night.
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Etymology
A deverbal from brown out, by analogy with blackout.
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What is the meaning of brownout?
"brownout" (noun) means a period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.
What are the different meanings of brownout?
"brownout" has 3 main meanings: 1. A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination; 2. A temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision; 3. A temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.