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brownoutA 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. 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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In 2003, the Army classed brownouts as a major safety hazard, particularly for Chinook cargo and Black Hawk utility helicopters. That would confine the brownouts, if they occur, to the area which caused them. Brownouts can be very harmful to electronic equipment if sustained for long periods. |
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