fallout

//ˈfɔːl.aʊt//
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Noun

falloutSingular
falloutsPlural
1

Radioactive particles that are carried into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion and gradually fall back to earth.

The fallout from the nuclear test spread across a wide area.

2

The adverse results or consequences of a situation or action.

The company is still dealing with the fallout from the scandal.