nuclear fallout
nounEtymology
In reference to such material falling out of the sky.
Definitions
Residual radioactive material in the upper atmosphere which settles down to Earth over a…
Residual radioactive material in the upper atmosphere which settles down to Earth over a protracted period; typically ash which has been propelled upwards by a nuclear explosion or disaster, sometimes mixed with rain or snow.
An event in which this occurs, generally perceived as an ecological disaster due to the…
An event in which this occurs, generally perceived as an ecological disaster due to the distribution of irradiated material over a much larger area than the zone directly affected by the original event.
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Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for nuclear fallout. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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