brownout
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noun
1.
the elimination of some or reduction of all electric lights of a city, especially as a precaution against attack in time of war.
2.
any curtailment of electric power, as by a severe storm.
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| —n | |
| 1. | 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 |
| 2. | Compare blackout a temporary reduction in electrical power |
| 3. | a temporary slowing down of the workings of the internet caused when too many users attempt to access it at the same time |
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Brownout
is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
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Cultural Dictionary
brownout definition
A situation in which the voltage in a power grid is reduced below its normal level but not entirely eliminated. (Compare blackout.)
Note: This reduced voltage can result in damage to many electronic devices.
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Example sentences
Still, this kind of offensive brownout is rare for this team.
Brownout means a disruption of electrical or other similar power source for any reason.
Brownout and whiteout conditions are especially dangerous.
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