brownout

1. A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.

   When demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, a brownout occurs.

   прова́л напряже́нияprovál naprjažénija, просадкаprosadka

2. A temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision.

   On rising suddenly from her chair she experienced a brownout and had to sit down again quickly.

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3. A temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.

   Fire departments across the country have been forced to rely on rolling brownouts because of the recession.

4. A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night.

5. (figuratively, uncommon)A moment or period where something is weakened, diminished or less effective.

6. (Australia, Hong Kong, Philippines)A blackout, regardless of time of day.

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