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Blackout vs. Brownout
Blackout
/ˈblækaʊt/Examples:
The city experienced a blackout during the severe storm.He couldn't recall the events during his alcohol-induced blackout.A sudden blackout plunged the whole theater into darkness.
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Brownout
/ˈbraʊnaʊt/Examples:
The city's power plant issued a brownout alert due to maintenance.Brownouts can affect sensitive electronics if not properly managed.The sudden brownout left the office without light mid-presentation.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- A blackout is more intense and complete, while a brownout is partial or temporary.
- Think of blackout like a light switch turned off; there is total darkness.
- Imagine a brownout as a dimmer switch; lights are still on but not fully bright.
- Blackout can refer to complete unconsciousness, whereas brownout suggests a lesser degree of impairment or power reduction.
- In terms of electricity, blackout means a total power loss, while brownout is a reduction in voltage.
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