Meaning Of The Word Brownout

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brownout in American English
a dimming or partial elimination of lights in a city, as during an electric power shortage
noun: the elimination of some or reduction of all electric lights of a city, esp. as a precaution against attack in time of war

brownout in British English
noun: 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

brownout in Electrical Engineering
noun: A brownout is a situation in which the voltage supplied to a system falls below the specified operating range, but above 0 V.

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