fallout

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːlaʊt/

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1radioactive particles that are carried into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion and gradually fall back as dust or in precipitation: [as modifier]: a fallout shelter
  • [usually with modifier] airborne substances resulting from an industrial process or accident: acid fallout from power stations
  • 2the adverse results of a situation or action: he’s prepared to take calculated risks regardless of political fallout