BROWNOUT

blackout, brownout, dimout

(noun) darkness resulting from the extinction of lights (as in a city invisible to enemy aircraft)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

brownout (plural brownouts)

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.

Usage notes

• A rolling brownout describes a deliberate reduction in voltage (for sense 1) or of firefighting (for sense 3) in multiple service areas at staggered times.

Synonyms

• grayout, greyout

Coordinate terms

• blackout

Source: Wiktionary

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