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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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Those who do business in northern Queens neighborhoods are just a few days removed from a series of frustrating power outages and brownouts that hampered business and shut down several subway lines. As the launch commenced, rotor wash created a powdery sand brownout around the aircraft that obscured all ground references. As brownouts and price increases hit the rest of California, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power provided reliable service at reasonable rates. |
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