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whiteout

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white·out  (hwtout, wt-)
n.
1. A polar weather condition caused by a heavy cloud cover over the snow, in which the light coming from above is approximately equal to the light reflected from below, and which is characterized by absence of shadow, invisibility of the horizon, and discernibility of only very dark objects.
2. A fluid, usually white, that dries quickly and is applied to printed matter to cover mistakes.

whiteout
Noun
an atmospheric condition in which blizzards or low clouds make it very difficult to see
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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
snow, snowfall - precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
Verb1.whiteout - cover up with a liquid correction fluid; "white-out the typo"
cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers"
2.whiteoutwhiteout - lose daylight visibility in heavy fog, snow, or rain
lose - fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense; "She lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat"

Loss of orientation with respect to the horizon caused by sun reflecting on snow and overcast sky.
Translations

whiteout [ˈwaɪtaut] nresplandor m sin sombras;
(fig) → masa confusa
whiteout [ˈwaɪtaut] njour blanc
whiteout [ˈwaɪtaut] white nstarkes Schneegestöber nt


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