Looking for the meaning of the word FALLOUT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FALLOUT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
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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