FALLOUT

fallout, radioactive dust

(noun) the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fallout (countable and uncountable, plural fallouts)

The event of small airborne particles falling to the ground in significant quantities as a result of major industrial activity, volcano eruption, sandstorm, nuclear explosion, etc.

The particles themselves.

A negative side effect; an undesirable or unexpected consequence.

Synonym: blowback

(rare) A declined offer in a sales transaction when acceptance was presumed.

(rare) The person who declines such an offer.

(radio, television, broadcasting) An impromptu guest used to fill in for another guest spot who is a no show or who has cancelled last minute

Synonyms

• (negative side effect): repercussions, blowback

Anagrams

• outfall

Source: Wiktionary



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