Fallout ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Fallout ( noun )

1. The radioactive particles that fall to the ground after a nuclear explosion.
2. The adverse consequences or after-effects of a significant event.

Origin:

Fallout, from fall + out.

Examples:

1. The scientists were studying the fallout from the nuclear test.
2. The fallout from the scandal damaged the company's reputation.
3. The war had severe fallout.
4. The economic fallout from the pandemic was severe.
5. The fallout from the accident was widespread.

(As a verb)

Fallout ( verb )

1. The radioactive particles that fall to the ground after a nuclear explosion.
2. The adverse consequences or after-effects of a significant event.

Origin:

Fallout, from fall + out.

Examples:

1. The scientists were studying the fallout from the nuclear test.
2. The fallout from the scandal damaged the company's reputation.
3. The war had severe fallout.
4. The economic fallout from the pandemic was severe.
5. The fallout from the accident was widespread.