whiteout

• Арктическое атмосферное явление, при котором облака над снегом создают однородную белизну, затрудняющую видимость объектов; возникает, когда свет, отражённый от снега, равен свету, проходящему через облака.

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.

   Белая мгла

   • 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.

   Синонимыwhite out

• Глагол, означающий закрашивать или исправлять ошибку на бумаге с помощью белой корректирующей жидкости или ленты, или, в метеорологии, ухудшать видимость из-за сильного снегопада или тумана.

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.

   Замазать корректором

   • 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.

   Потерять видимость

   • 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.