n. 1 severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping; 2 a disaster comparable to the above
The nuclear plant had plans in case of a meltdown. Spelled as 1 word.
The nuclear plant had plans in case of a meltdown. Spelled as 1 word.
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A nuclear reactor in Chernobyl underwent a meltdown in 1986.
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nuclear overheating;catastrophe; calamity
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melt-down
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