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Brownout

noun

Noun

1
A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.
"When demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, a brownout occurs."
2
darkness resulting from the extinction of lights (as in a city invisible to enemy aircraft) wordnet
3
A temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision.
"On rising suddenly from her chair she experienced a brownout and had to sit down again quickly."
4
A temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.
"Fire departments across the country have been forced to rely on rolling brownouts because of the recession."
5
A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night.

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6
A moment or period where something is weakened, diminished or less effective. figuratively, uncommon
7
A blackout, regardless of time of day. Australia, Hong-Kong, Philippines
"Remember that you can't send or receive a fax if there is a brownout. ... Due to blackouts (the Philippine term is brownout), especially during the dry season, be prepared with a flashlight and don't forget to save your data in your PC."

A deverbal from brown out, by analogy with blackout.

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