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Frostwhite Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Power Interference

Hi!

When it comes to power failure, how would you use "blackout" and "brownout"?

I'm really confused about this. Please help.

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"blackout" = complete failure of electricity supply, plunging a large area into darkness. "brownout" = degradation of electricity supply (low voltage/current).

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  • "blackout" = complete failure of electricity supply, plunging a large area into darkness.
  • "brownout" = degradation of electricity supply (low voltage/current).
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"blackout" = complete failure of electricity supply, plunging a large area into darkness.

"brownout" = degradation of electricity supply (low voltage/current).
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