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whiteout

/wʌɪtˈaʊt/ noun · British & US
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What does whiteout mean?

noun

A condition of extreme cold and low visibility, often caused by snow or sandstorms. A correction fluid used to cover up mistakes on paper.

Example

"The hikers had to navigate through a whiteout to reach the summit."

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