whiteout meaning and definition

WHITEOUT noun

Definition of whiteout (noun)

1. an arctic atmospheric condition with clouds over snow produce a uniform whiteness and objects are difficult to see; occurs when the light reflected off the snow equals the light coming through the clouds

WHITEOUT verb

Definition of whiteout (verb)

1. cover up with a liquid correction fluid
   • "white-out the typo"
   • synonyms: white out
2. lose daylight visibility in heavy fog, snow, or rain
   • synonyms: white-out