brown goods

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Definition of brown goods in English English dictionary: domestic appliances that are mostly electronic in composition
Electronics capabilities led to the emergence of a distinction between white goods (the typically enamelled kitchen appliances such as fridges and cookers) and brown goods (such as wood- or bakelite-cased record players, radios, and TVs).; unbleached cotton textiles; Computers, televisions, radios and other home electronics Named during the days when many televisions and radios had wood or fake wood cabinets; Obsolete electronic products, such as radios and televisions; - electronic equipment such as computers, printers, televisions, etc These contain hazardous components and should be disposed of at the County's Household Electronics & Chemical Collection Center (HEC3); Brown goods are electrical appliances such as televisions and audio equipment. Compare white goods. Revenue from brown goods, including televisions and hi-fis, rose nearly 12 per cent. electrical goods that provide entertainment at home, such as televisions and computers white goods