fallout

== English == === Etymology === Deverbal from fall out; fall +‎ out. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈfɔːlaʊt/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/ === Noun === fallout (countable and uncountable, plural fallouts) The event of small airborne particles falling to the ground in significant quantities as a result of major industrial activity, volcano eruption, sandstorm, nuclear explosion, etc. The particles themselves. A negative side effect; an undesirable or unexpected consequence. Synonyms: blowback, repercussions (rare) A declined offer in a sales transaction when acceptance was presumed. (rare) The person who declines such an offer. (radio, television, broadcasting) An impromptu guest used to fill in for another guest spot who is a no-show or who has cancelled last minute. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === rainout smokefall === Anagrams === outfall