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Whiteout vs Blackout - What's the difference?

whiteout | blackout |

Whiteout is a see also of blackout.


As nouns the difference between whiteout and blackout

is that whiteout is a heavy snowstorm; a blizzard while blackout is temporary loss of consciousness or memory.

whiteout

English

Alternative forms

* white-out

Noun

(en noun)
  • a heavy snowstorm; a blizzard
  • an Arctic condition, caused by diffuse lighting, in which the horizon can not be distinguished and physical features are lost in the background
  • a white correcting fluid used to cover mistakes in typescript

    • See also

    * blackout * brownout

    Anagrams

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    blackout

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a temporary loss of consciousness
  • a temporary loss of memory
  • a large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers
  • * "The repairs at the Koeberg Power Station in the Western Cape were on schedule for completion in the third week of May. This follows huge blackouts related to the problems at the power supplier since November. Weekend Argus May 13/14 2006 p.5.
  • the mandatory blocking of all light emanating from buildings as imposed during World War II

    • Alternative forms

    * black-out

    Synonyms

    * (temporary loss of consciousness) pass out

    Derived terms

    * blackout lamp

    See also

    * brownout * whiteout