ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
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Etymology: white (IV) + out
: a surface weather condition in an arctic area in which no object casts a shadow, the horizon cannot be seen, and only dark objects are discernible and which is caused by heavy cloud cover over a snow surface so that light coming through the clouds is essentially equal to the light reflected off the snow