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Fallout

usgb/ˈfɔːlaʊt/Volume
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Used specifically in discussions about nuclear events or their impact. SlideThe fallout from the test detonation affected nearby wildlife.
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Fallout literally falls out of the sky after a nuclear explosion. SlideCities downwind from the blast may experience fallout within hours.
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Commonly used in safety procedures or emergency broadcasts. SlideResidents should seek a fallout shelter immediately following an explosion.