fallout

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Synonyms: callout, fall out, fallot, fall-out, falgout, ballout

Antonyms: callout, fall out, fallot, fall-out, falgout, ballout

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Noun

1. {{C|en|Radioactivity}} 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.
2. The particles themselves.
3. A negative [[side effect]]; an undesirable or unexpected consequence.
4. {{lb|en|rare}} A declined offer in a sales transaction when acceptance was presumed.
5. {{lb|en|rare}} The person who declines such an offer.
6. {{lb|en|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.

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