FALLOUT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Fallout

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈfɔːlaʊt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

radioactive particles that are carried into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion and gradually fall back as dust or in precipitation

Short Definition:

radioactive particles that are carried into atmosphere after nuclear explosion and gradually fall back as dust

Examples:
  • a fallout shelter
Definition:

the adverse results of a situation or action

Short Definition:

adverse results of situation or action

Examples:
  • he's prepared to take calculated risks regardless of political fallout

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