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fallout in Finnish

fallout in Finnish is laskeuma, sivuvaikutus — fallout means radioactive dust and debris that settles after a nuclear explosion.

fallout in Finnish

laskeuma
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.
sivuvaikutus
noun
A negative side effect; an undesirable or unexpected consequence.

What does "fallout" mean?

  1. noun Radioactive dust and debris that settles after a nuclear explosion.
    "Fallout from the blast contaminated the surrounding countryside for years."
  2. noun The unpleasant or unexpected consequences of an event or decision.
    "The political fallout from the scandal cost him his job."
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fallout in a sentence

  • Fallout from the blast contaminated the surrounding countryside for years.
  • The political fallout from the scandal cost him his job.

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What is "fallout" in Finnish?

"fallout" in Finnish is laskeuma, sivuvaikutus. fallout means: Radioactive dust and debris that settles after a nuclear explosion.

How do you use "fallout" in a sentence?

Example: "Fallout from the blast contaminated the surrounding countryside for years." In Finnish, "fallout" is laskeuma, sivuvaikutus.

Are there other ways to say "fallout" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "fallout": laskeuma, sivuvaikutus.

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