[noncount] 1 : the radioactive particles that are produced by a nuclear explosion and that fall through the atmosphere
▪ radioactive fallout ▪ a fallout shelter [=a shelter built underground to protect people from radioactive fallout] 2 : a bad effect or result of something
▪ concerned about the possible political fallout from the scandal
▪ radioactive fallout ▪ a fallout shelter [=a shelter built underground to protect people from radioactive fallout]
▪ concerned about the possible political fallout from the scandal





