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brown-out

/ˈbraʊnˌaʊt/

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noun

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."

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noun

Temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision.

Examples :

"On rising suddenly from her chair she experienced a brownout and had to sit down again quickly."

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noun

Temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.

Examples :

"Fire departments across the country have been forced to rely on rolling brownouts because of the recession."

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noun

A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night

Examples :

""The air conditioning stopped working during the afternoon brown-out, making the classroom very hot." "

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noun

A blackout, regardless of time of day.

Examples :

""The sudden brown-out at the office made it impossible to continue working on our computers." "

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