radioactive fallout

ra·di·o·ac·tive fall·out

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Definitions of radioactive fallout words

noun radioactive fallout the settling to the ground of airborne particles ejected into the atmosphere from the earth by explosions, eruptions, forest fires, etc., especially such settling from nuclear explosions (radioactive fallout) Compare rainout. 1
noun radioactive fallout the particles themselves. Compare rainout. 1
noun radioactive fallout an unexpected or incidental effect, outcome, or product: the psychological fallout of being obese. 1
noun radioactive fallout effects; results: emotional fallout from a divorce. 1

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; noun use of verb phrase fall out

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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