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1. (n.) whiteout
a condition of polar regions in which illumination from snow on the ground and a low cloud layer obscure the landscape.
2. whiteout
a condition of heavily falling or blowing snow in which visibility is poor.
3. whiteout
a quick-drying white fluid used for blotting out written or printed errors.
Etymology: (1940–45 )
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| Definition of 'whiteout' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) whiteout
an arctic atmospheric condition with clouds over snow produce a uniform whiteness and objects are difficult to see; occurs when the light reflected off the snow equals the light coming through the clouds
2. (verb) whiteout, white out
cover up with a liquid correction fluid
"white-out the typo"
3. (verb) white-out, whiteout
lose daylight visibility in heavy fog, snow, or rain
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| Definition of 'whiteout' |
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. whiteout
Loss of orientation with respect to the horizon caused by sun reflecting on snow and overcast sky.
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