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Definition of fallout - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
consequencesunintended consequences or side effects
- The fallout from the scandal affected his career.
2.
nuclear aftermathTECH. radioactive particles from a nuclear explosionTECH.
- The fallout from the test was detected miles away.
3.
pollutionTECH. small airborne particles descending due to industrial activityTECH.
- The factory's fallout affected the nearby town.
Images of fallout
small airborne particles descending due to industrial activity
Expressions with fallout
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shows effects, changes or results after a major incident
In the fallout from the scandal, the CEO resigned.
negative effects from a political event or decision
The political fallout from the scandal was severe.
resignation of executives due to organizational changes
There was an executive fallout following the company's restructuring.
adverse effects following a nuclear event
The nuclear fallout included long-term health issues for the population.
harmful effects or consequences of an event or action
The radioactive fallout from the scandal was severe.
structure designed to protect from radioactive debris
During the drill, we gathered in the fallout shelter.
Origin of fallout
Old English, feallan (to fall) + ut (out)
Terms with fallout included in their meaning
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professional
restore professional connections after a fallout
radioactive weapon
hydrogen bomb encased in cobalt for radioactive fallout
radioactive rain
nuclear fallout deposited by rain
Examples of fallout in a sentence
There was significant fallout from the new policy changes. The fallout covered the entire region. Scientists studied the fallout patterns extensively. Residents complained about the fallout from the new plant. Fallout from the explosion covered cars in dust.
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- French:répercussions, poussières, ...
- German:Folgen, radioaktiver Niederschlag, ...
- Italian:conseguenze, ricaduta radioattiva, ...
- Spanish:repercusiones, precipitación radiactiva, ...
- Portuguese:efeitos colaterais, precipitação radioativa, ...
- Chinese:后果, 放射性尘埃, ...
- Japanese:影響, 放射性降下物, ...
- Arabic:تداعيات, ترسيب إشعاعي, ...
- Hebrew:הַשְׁלָכוֹת, נְשׁוֹרֶת רַדְיוֹאַקְטִיבִית, ...
- Russian:последствия, радиоактивные осадки, ...
- Ukrainian:наслідки, радіоактивні опади, ...
- Hindi:दुष्परिणाम, रेडियोधर्मी अवक्षेप, ...
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