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fallout

/ˈfɔːlaʊt/

/ˈfɔlˌaʊt/

Translations

falloutnoun

fallouts

The political fallout from the scandal was significant.

Политические последствия скандала были значительными.

Additional translations

выпадение радиоактивных осадков

радиоактивные осадки

Synonyms

falloutadjective

/ˈfɔːlaʊt/

/ˈfɔlˌaʊt/

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

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.