Pronunciation: /ˈmɛltdaʊn/
noun
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1a disastrous collapse or breakdown: the global financial system suffered a major meltdown
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informal an uncontrolled emotional outburst or a mental collapse: the story will revolve around her meltdown following the accident
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2an accident in a nuclear reactor in which the fuel overheats and melts the reactor core or shielding.