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fallout

/ˈfɔːlaʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does fallout mean?

noun, verb

The remains of a nuclear explosion, or a social or economic collapse. A sudden and often disastrous event.

Example

"The fallout from the nuclear disaster was widespread and devastating."

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