Brownout

Brownout

A drop in voltage of a power supply, which causes (among other things) the lights to dim.

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brownout

Internet; Internet communication

A temporary, partial loss of power, ordinarily because of a dip in the power supply level. This is different from a blackout, which is a temporary but complete loss of power.

brownout

Electrical equipment; Power supplies

A drop in voltage of a power supply, which causes (among other things) the lights to dim.

brownout

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A deliberate lowering of line voltage by a power company to reduce load demands. Minor events of this type often pass unnoticed by the average consumer. More pronounced events ...

brownout

Energy; Energy trade

The partial reduction of electrical voltages caused by customer demand being higher than anticipated or by the failure of the generation, transmission, or distribution system.

brownout

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The partial reduction of electrical voltages. A brownout results in lights dimming and motor-driven devices slowing down. See blackout.

circuit

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A closed path through which an electric current flows. Circuits have a source of electricity, such as battery or generator.

coulomb

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A unit used to measure electric charge. One coulomb is equal to the quantity of charge that passes a point in an electric circuit in one second.

series circuit

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An electric circuit in which the source of electricity is connected to two or more devices that follow one after the other on the same wire.

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Electrical equipment; Power supplies

American inventor who introduced the system of electricity that uses alternating current to the United States.

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Removable accessory of the enclosure, intended for securing and sealing of cables, conductors and conduits at their point of entry.

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Person with relevant education and experience to enable him or her to perceive risks and to avoid hazards which electricity can create.

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