noun Download 🔗Share A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination Examples : "When demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, a brownout occurs." utility energy electronics technology electric Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A blackout, regardless of time of day. Examples : ""The sudden brown-out at the office made it impossible to continue working on our computers." " disaster utility energy electric environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading