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View synonyms for brownout
brownout
[ broun-out ]
noun
- the elimination of some or reduction of all electric lights of a city, especially as a precaution against attack in time of war.
- any curtailment of electric power, as by a severe storm.
brownout
/ ˈbraʊnˌaʊt /
noun
- a dimming or reduction in the use of electric lights in a city, esp to conserve electric power or as a defensive precaution in wartime
- a temporary reduction in electrical power Compare blackout
- a temporary slowing down of the workings of the internet caused when too many users attempt to access it at the same time
brownout
- A situation in which the voltage in a power grid is reduced below its normal level but not entirely eliminated. ( Compare blackout .)
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Notes
This reduced voltage can result in damage to many electronic devices.
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