brownout
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Is brownout a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. (electricity) A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.Examples: "When demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, a brownout occurs."Synonyms: dimout
2. (firefighting) A temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.Examples: "Fire departments across the country have been forced to rely on rolling brownouts because of the recession."
3. (figurative, uncommon) A moment or period where something is weakened, diminished or less effective.figurativelyuncommon
4. (Philippines, Australia, Hong Kong) A blackout, regardless of time of day.Examples: "Remember that you can't send or receive a fax if there is a brownout. ... Due to blackouts (the Philippine term is brownout), especially during the dry season, be prepared with a flashlight and don't forget to save your data in your PC."AustraliaHong-KongPhilippines
Definition source: Wiktionary