meltdown


Definition: Meaning of, meltdown in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɛltdaʊn /

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meltdown meltdowns
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  1. a very dangerous situation in which the material inside a NUCLEAR REACTOR melts and burns through its container, allowing RADIOACTIVITY to escape
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  2. a situation in which prices fall by a very large amount or an industry or economic situation becomes much weaker
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meltdown used in phrases

  • nuclear meltdown (noun)
    1. severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping
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