brownouts

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Noun brownout has 1 sense

blackout, brownout, dimout - darkness resulting from the extinction of lights (as in a city invisible to enemy aircraft)
--₁ is a kind of dark, darkness

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Brownouts

Noun

Sense 1: A reduction in electrical power supply resulting in dimming or loss of light.

Example sentence: During the severe storm, the city experienced frequent brownouts, causing inconvenience to the residents.

Noun

Sense 2: Temporary voltage reduction in electrical power, resulting in the slowed operation of electrical equipment.

Example sentence: The constant brownouts are causing damage to our computers due to sudden voltage fluctuations.

Verb

Sense 1: To cause or experience a reduction in electrical power supply.

Example sentence: The energy company had to brownout certain areas of the city to avoid a complete blackout.

Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to a period or situation when power supply is intentionally reduced.

Example sentence: The brownout policy implemented during summer prevents excessive power consumption in the region.