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fallout

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Noun

  1. 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.
  2. The particles themselves.
  3. A negative side effect; an undesirable or unexpected consequence.
  4. A declined offer in a sales transaction when acceptance was presumed.
  5. The person who declines such an offer.
  6. An impromptu guest used to fill in for another guest spot who is a no-show or who has cancelled last minute.

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