meltdown
noun
the melting of a significant portion of a nuclear-reactor core due to inadequate cooling of the fuel elements, a condition that could lead to the escape of radiation.
meltdowns
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pluralof meltdown.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It was one of the biggest software meltdowns of all time, and the stock declined by 36% in the next two weeks.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
DFKs’ explosions or meltdowns occur during emotional turbulence.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
It might also happen when Romi wakes up early, and sometimes it's simply "to avoid conflicts and meltdowns".
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
A year earlier, the Dodgers clinched the World Series on a night of New York Yankees meltdowns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2025
It remains unclear how many people will suffer long-term effects from radiation exposure as a result of the Fukushima meltdowns.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
