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blackout

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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


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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.
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Generation capacity stood at only approximately 75% leading up to the Northeast blackout.
 
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