whiteout

• Arktisches Wetterphänomen, bei dem Schnee, Himmel und Wolken zu einer gleichmäßigen weißen Fläche verschwimmen und Konturen sowie Sichtbarkeit verloren gehen; auch allgemein ein Zustand, in dem durch Schnee oder helles Licht jeglicher Kontrast und Orientierung fehlen.

An arctic atmospheric condition where clouds over snow produce a uniform whiteness, making objects difficult to see, occurring when the light reflected off the snow equals the light coming through the clouds.

1. Weather phenomenonB2formal

   An arctic atmospheric condition where clouds over snow produce a uniform whiteness, making objects difficult to see; occurs when the light reflected off the snow equals the light coming through the clouds.

   Weiße Sicht

   • The hikers were caught in a sudden whiteout and had to stop.
   • Driving in a whiteout is extremely dangerous due to zero visibility.
   • The rescue team waited for the whiteout to clear before proceeding.

   Synonymewhite out

• Verb, das bedeutet, einen Fehler auf Papier mit weißer Korrekturflüssigkeit oder Korrekturband zu überdecken oder zu korrigieren, oder in der Meteorologie, die Sicht durch starken Schneefall oder Nebel zu verschlechtern.

A verb meaning to cover or correct a mistake on paper using a white correction fluid or tape, or, in meteorology, to obscure visibility due to heavy snow or fog.

1. Cover with correction fluidB1informal

   To apply a white liquid to a written or printed mistake to hide it.

   Mit Korrekturflüssigkeit überdecken

   • She whiteouted the error on the form before rewriting it.
   • He whiteouted the wrong date on the contract.
   • I need to whiteout this typo before submitting the report.

2. Lose visibility in weatherB2informal

   To become unable to see due to heavy fog, snow, or rain, often while driving or flying.

   Sichtverlust

   • The driver whiteouted on the highway during the blizzard.
   • The pilot whiteouted in the thick fog and had to land by instruments.
   • We whiteouted completely in the sudden downpour.