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fallout

Definition

  • noun: the radioactive particles that are produced by a nuclear explosion and that fall through the atmosphere
  • noun: the often radioactive particles stirred up by or resulting from a nuclear explosion and descending through the atmosphere

Examples

  • a 'fallout shelter' [=a shelter built underground to protect people from radioactive fallout]

  • concerned about the possible political 'fallout' from the scandal

  • radioactive 'fallout'

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