Definition of fallouts Fallouts

/fɔˈlawˌts/ - [folawts] -

We found 3 definitions of fallouts from 2 different sources.

What does fallouts mean?

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Noun Plural: fallouts
fallout - the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion
		radioactive dust
fallout - any adverse and unwanted secondary effect; "a strategy to contain the fallout from the accounting scandal"
		side effect

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fallout (Noun)
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.
fallout (Noun)
The particles themselves.
fallout (Noun)
A negative side effect ; an undesirable or unexpected consequence.
fallout (Noun)
A declined offer in a sales transaction when acceptance was presumed.
fallout (Noun)
The person who declines such an offer.

fallout
The descent of airborne solid or liquid particles to the ground, which occurs when the speed at which they fall due to gravity exceeds that of any upward motion of the air surrounding them.