fallout
noun1946{ds||1|a|}
- the often radioactive particles stirred up by or resulting from a nuclear explosion and descending through the atmosphere; also : other polluting particles (such as volcanic ash) descending likewise
- descent (as of fallout) through the atmosphere
- a secondary and often lingering effect, result, or set of consequences
fall out
verb
fall out
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15th century{ds||1||}
- quarrel; also : to cut off relations over a quarrel
- turn out, happen
- to leave one's place in the ranks
fallout shelter
noun
fallout shelter
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1955
- a shelter built underground to protect people from radioactive fallout
fall out of fashion
idiom
fall out of fashion
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- to become no longer generally liked by people : to become unpopular
fall out of love
idiom
fall out of love
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- to no longer feel romantic love for someone
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