meltdown
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meltdowns
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meltdowns
Britannica Dictionary definition of MELTDOWN
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an accident in which the core of a nuclear reactor melts and releases radiation
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a nuclear meltdown
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fears that an accident could cause meltdown
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a very fast collapse or failure
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a stock market meltdown
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a company experiencing financial meltdown
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chiefly US, somewhat informal
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a very fast loss of emotional self-control
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see also melt down at 1melt
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After a long day at the beach, our toddler had a major meltdown in the car on the way home.
