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noun
A severe nuclear reactor accident that results in core damage from overheating
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: meltdown
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: overheating
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