whiteout

• Phénomène atmosphérique ou condition de visibilité dans laquelle la neige au sol et le ciel ou la lumière ambiante se confondent en une blancheur uniforme, rendant les contours et les objets difficiles à distinguer. Peut aussi désigner une couche correctrice opaque utilisée pour masquer des erreurs sur un document.

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.

   Blanc dehors (phénomène météorologique)

   • 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.

   Synonymeswhite out

• Verbe signifiant masquer ou corriger une erreur sur du papier avec un liquide ou un ruban correcteur blanc, ou, en météorologie, réduire la visibilité en raison de fortes chutes de neige ou de brouillard.

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.

   corriger au blanco

   • 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.

   perte de visibilité due aux conditions météorologiques

   • 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.