"Radioactive fallout" refers to the dangerous particles or debris that are released into the air after a nuclear explosion or accident. These particles contain harmful radiation that can spread and cause harm to living things if they are inhaled or consumed.
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- Public concerns about nuclear power have traditionally centered on two issues: the risk of widespread radioactive fallout from an accident and the hazards of nuclear waste. (discovermagazine.com)
- The problem with nuclear test explosions is that they create radioactive fallout. (businessinsider.com)
- Recently radioactive fallout from nuclear testing has introduced another and far more dangerous type of air poisoning. (religion-online.org)
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