Fallout
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British pronunciation/fˈɔːla‍ʊt/
American pronunciation/ˈfɔˌɫaʊt/

Definition & Meaning of "fallout"

Fallout
01

airborne particles, such as dust or debris, that settle after a nuclear explosion or similar event

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After the nuclear test, the fallout spread over a wide area, causing environmental contamination.
Residents were evacuated from the affected zone to avoid exposure to radioactive fallout.
02

any adverse and unwanted secondary effect

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