brownout

English

noun
Definitions
  • A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination
  • Temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision.
  • Temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.
  • A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night
  • (Philippines) A blackout, regardless of time of day.

Etymology

Compound from English brown + English out (surpassing, beyond, outward, away from).

Origin

English

out

Gloss

surpassing, beyond, outward, away from

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