meltdown in Portuguese

meltdown in Portuguese is catástrofe, derretimento nuclear — meltdown means a serious overheating accident in which the fuel inside a nuclear reactor melts, risking a release of radiation.

meltdown in Portuguese

catástrofe

noun

derretimento nuclear

noun

Severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and potentially in radiation escaping.

What does "meltdown" mean?

noun A serious overheating accident in which the fuel inside a nuclear reactor melts, risking a release of radiation.
"The documentary examined the causes of the reactor meltdown."
noun A sudden collapse or crisis, especially in a financial or organisational sense.
"The bank's meltdown wiped out billions in shareholder value."
noun A sudden loss of emotional control; an outburst of anger, panic, or distress.
"The toddler had a meltdown in the middle of the supermarket."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

meltdown in a sentence

The documentary examined the causes of the reactor meltdown.
The bank's meltdown wiped out billions in shareholder value.
The toddler had a meltdown in the middle of the supermarket.

Similar words in Portuguese

breakdown collapse crisis implosion outburst tantrum

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "meltdown" in Portuguese?

"meltdown" in Portuguese is catástrofe, derretimento nuclear. meltdown means: A serious overheating accident in which the fuel inside a nuclear reactor melts, risking a release of radiation.

How do you use "meltdown" in a sentence?

Example: "The documentary examined the causes of the reactor meltdown." In Portuguese, "meltdown" is catástrofe, derretimento nuclear.

Are there other ways to say "meltdown" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "meltdown": catástrofe, derretimento nuclear.

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