What is the meaning of whiteout?

noun

  • 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.

verb

  • Cover up with a liquid correction fluid.
    • usage: "white-out the typo"
  • Lose daylight visibility in heavy fog, snow, or rain.
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