When demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, a brownout occurs.
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Brownout
Synonyms for "brownout" (7 found)
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On rising suddenly from her chair she experienced a brownout and had to sit down again quickly.
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Fire departments across the country have been forced to rely on rolling brownouts because of the recession.
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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.
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