brownout

Etymology
, by analogy with.

Noun

 * 1) A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.
 * 2) Temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision.
 * 3) Temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.
 * 4) A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night
 * 5)  A blackout, regardless of time of day.
 * 1) Temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.
 * 2) A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night
 * 3)  A blackout, regardless of time of day.
 * 1) A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night
 * 2)  A blackout, regardless of time of day.

Usage notes

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

Translations

 * Greek: πτώση τάσης
 * Italian: calo di tensione
 * Maori: hiko tāngangao
 * Russian: прова́л напряже́ния,
 * Spanish: baja de voltaje


 * Russian: потемне́ние в глаза́х