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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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