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blackoutA 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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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SANTA CLARITA -- Two Santa Clarita neighborhoods were on schedule Monday afternoon for rolling blackouts should the statewide electricity demand continue along with the heat wave that has gripped Southern California. It's all recorded low budget and all of it smokes, from the psychotic punk of the Functional Blackouts to Wire-ish Hot Machines. Generation capacity stood at only approximately 75% leading up to the Northeast blackout. |
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