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fallout

/ˈfɔːlaʊt/

/ˈfɔlˌaʊt/

falloutnoun

fallouts

Translations

The political fallout from the scandal was significant.

Политические последствия скандала были значительными.

Additional translations

выпадение радиоактивных осадков

радиоактивные осадки

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

falloutadjective

/ˈfɔːlaʊt/

/ˈfɔlˌaʊt/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g. “fallout shelter”, “fallout protection”.

Definitions

Designed to protect against or relating to radioactive fallout.

The town built several fallout shelters during the Cold War.