whiteout

• Fenómeno atmosférico en el que la luz se difunde uniformemente por la nieve y las nubes, creando una blancura homogénea que anula los contrastes y dificulta o impide ver objetos; también se usa para una ventisca o nevada intensa que reduce mucho la visibilidad, o un líquido corrector blanco para tapar errores en papel.

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.

   Blanqueo por niebla blanca

   • 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.

   Sinónimoswhite out

• Verbo que significa cubrir o corregir un error en papel con líquido o cinta correctora blanca, o, en meteorología, reducir la visibilidad debido a una fuerte nevada o niebla.

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.

   Corregir con blanco corrector

   • 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.

   Perder visibilidad por clima

   • 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.