brownout

A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.

When demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, a brownout occurs.

A temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision.

On rising suddenly from her chair she experienced a brownout and had to sit down again quickly.

A temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.

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 moment or period where something is weakened, diminished or less effective.