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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)

radio blackout

(electricity)

The shutting off of power in an electrical power transmission system, either deliberately or through failure of the system.

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