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whiteout

whi·teout

UK/ˈwaɪtˌaʊt/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

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

Origin

Deverbal from white out.

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