brownouts
Because it is a word with a single syllable, brownouts is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofbrownouts
- A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination
Example: "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.
Example: "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.
Example: "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
- A blackout, regardless of time of day.
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