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- [red-out]
- /ˈrɛdˌaʊt/
- /ˈre.daʊt/
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- [red-out]
- /ˈrɛdˌaʊt/
Definitions of redout word
- noun redout a condition experienced by pilots and astronauts in which blood is forced to the head and results in a reddening of the field of vision during rapid deceleration or in maneuvers that produce a negative gravity force. 1
- noun redout reddened vision and other symptoms caused by a rush of blood to the head in response to negative gravitational stresses 0
- noun redout a blurring of vision, as if by a red mist, caused by the forcing of blood into the head during feet-first acceleration, as in flying 0
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Origin of redout
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
1940-45; red1 + out, on model of blackout
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Parts of speech for Redout
noun
adjective
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preposition
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redout popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
redout usage trend in Literature
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