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Greyout vs Brownout - What's the difference?

greyout | brownout | Synonyms |

Brownout is a synonym of greyout.


Greyout is likely misspelled.


Greyout has no English definition.

As a noun brownout is

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

greyout

Not English

Greyout has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'greyout':

garrot, garret

brownout

Alternative forms

* brown out, brown-out

Noun

(en noun)
  • A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination
  • When demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, a brownout occurs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • a power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night
  • Usage notes

    A (rolling brownout) describes a deliberate reduction in voltage (for sense 1) or of firefighting (for sense 3) in multiple service areas at staggered times.

    Synonyms

    * grayout, greyout

    Coordinate terms

    * blackout

    See also

    * whiteout