Meaning of whiteout

Definition of whiteout

(noun) 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
(verb) cover up with a liquid correction fluid; "white-out the typo"
lose daylight visibility in heavy fog, snow, or rain

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