lung whiteout definition
â¢ WHITE LUNG (noun) The noun WHITE LUNG has 1 sense: 1. acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapors or ammonia or chlorine etc. Familiarity information: WHITE LUNG used as a noun is very rare.