nuclear fallout
"Nuclear fallout" refers to the radioactive particles that descend to Earth following a nuclear explosion or accident, causing widespread contamination.
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Definition
B2General
(technical, environmental)Radioactive particles that fall to the ground after a nuclear explosion or reactor accident, contaminating the environment.
Example
- The nuclear fallout from the explosion contaminated a large area, making it uninhabitable for years.
- Emergency services were deployed to measure the extent of nuclear fallout in the affected regions.
C1Ecological Impact
(technical, scientific)The environmental contamination resulting from radioactive debris settling after a nuclear event.
Example
- Scientists studied the ecological impact of nuclear fallout on local wildlife.
- Nuclear fallout can lead to long-term ecological damage, affecting both flora and fauna.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "nuclear fallout":
nuclear radiationnuclear powerdirty bombnuclear energygo nuclear