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blackout A complete loss of power. See brownout.blackout 1. a momentary loss of consciousness, vision, or memory 2. a temporary electrical power failure or cut 3. Electronics a temporary loss of sensitivity in a valve following a short strong pulse 4. a temporary loss of radio communications between a spacecraft and earth, esp on re-entry into the earth's atmosphere blackout [′blak‚au̇t] (communications) (electricity) The shutting off of power in an electrical power transmission system, either deliberately or through failure of the system. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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