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fallout

UK
/ˈfɔːlaʊt/
US
/ˈfɔlˌaʊt/

Translations

falloutnoun
fallouts
pl
retombées radioactives
The fallout from the nuclear test spread over a wide area, contaminating the land and water.
Les retombées radioactives de l'essai nucléaire se sont propagées sur une vaste zone, contaminant les terres et l'eau.
retombéesAu sens figuré : conséquences ou répercussions négatives.
The company faced significant fallout from the scandal, including a drop in stock prices and loss of consumer trust.
L'entreprise a subi d'importantes retombées du scandale, notamment une baisse du cours de l'action et une perte de confiance des consommateurs.
Synonyms
consequence
result
aftereffect
repercussion
aftermath
falloutadjective
UK
/ˈfɔːlaʊt/
US
/ˈfɔlˌaʊt/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. “fallout shelter”, “fallout protection”.
antiatomiqueSurtout dans l'expression abri antiatomique ; en lien avec la protection contre les retombées radioactives.
The town built several fallout shelters during the Cold War.
La ville a construit plusieurs abris antiatomiques pendant la guerre froide.

Definitions

falloutnoun
Radioactive particles that are carried into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion or accident and gradually fall back as dust or in precipitation.
The fallout from the nuclear test spread over a wide area, contaminating the land and water.
The adverse side effects or results of a situation or action.
The company faced significant fallout from the scandal, including a drop in stock prices and loss of consumer trust.
falloutadjective
Designed to protect against or relating to radioactive fallout.
The town built several fallout shelters during the Cold War.
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