fallout
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Britannica Dictionary definition of FALLOUT
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1
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the radioactive particles that are produced by a nuclear explosion and that fall through the atmosphere
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radioactive fallout
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a fallout shelter [=a shelter built underground to protect people from radioactive fallout]
2
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a bad effect or result of something
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concerned about the possible political fallout from the scandal
