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Definition fallout in British English

fallout noun

noun
/ˈfɔːlaʊt/
1

the dangerous dust that falls to the ground after a nuclear explosion

Example

radioactive fallout

Synonyms and related words
A-bomb atom bomb the bomb
2

the unpleasant effects of something that has happened

Example

The fallout from the Asian financial crisis has continued to affect business.

Synonyms and related words
repercussion shock wave fallout
Definition fallout in British English