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brownout A lowering of AC power voltage for some period of time. Brownouts can be very harmful to electronic equipment if sustained for long periods. Brownouts can cause flickering or a dimming on screen, and the computer may experience intermittent problems as a result. See blackout.brownout [′brau̇n‚au̇t] (electricity) A restriction of electrical power usage during a power shortage, especially for advertising and display purposes. An extinguishing of some of the lights in a city as a defensive measure against enemy bombardment. brownout 1. To complete the application of a base-coat plaster. 2. The setting of base-coat plaster, which darkens, or browns, as it sets. 3. The dimming of lights as a consequence of a reduction of voltage furnished to a section of a city (or an entire city) by the electrical utility. 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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