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sivuvaikutus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fallout noun Radioactive dust and debris that settles after a nuclear explosion.

Senses

sivuvaikutus is used for these senses in English:

  • by-product A consequence, especially a side effect.
  • fallout A negative side effect; an undesirable or unexpected consequence.
  • iatrogenesis (medicine) Any adverse effect (or complication) resulting from medical treatment.

fallout — full definition

  1. noun Radioactive dust and debris that settles after a nuclear explosion.
  2. noun The unpleasant or unexpected consequences of an event or decision.

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