the settling to the ground of airborne particles ejected into the atmosphere from the earth by explosions, eruptions, forest fires, etc., esp. such settling from nuclear explosions (radioactive fallout). Compare rainout .

the particles themselves. Compare rainout .

an unexpected or incidental effect, outcome, or product

the psychological fallout of being obese.

effects; results

emotional fallout from a divorce.

verb

agree , concur

verb

altercate , bicker , clash , differ , disagree , fight , quarrel , spar , squabble , befall , chance , happen , occur , result , take place , turn out