radioactive dust

/ˌˈreɪdioʊˌæktɪv dəst/
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Other forms: radioactive dusts

Definitions of radioactive dust
  1. noun
    the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion
    synonyms: fallout
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    type of:
    dust
    fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
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