DIRTY POWER
\dˈɜːti pˈa͡ʊə], \dˈɜːti pˈaʊə], \d_ˈɜː_t_i p_ˈaʊ_ə]\
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Electrical mains voltage that is unfriendly to the delicateinnards of computers. Spikes, drop-outs, average voltagesignificantly higher or lower than nominal, or just plainnoise can all cause problems of varying subtlety and severity(these are collectively known as power hits).
By Denis Howe
