meltdown
nounA severe overheating of a nuclear reactor core, resulting in melting of the core and escape of radiation.
nounA disastrous situation; a failure or collapse.
nounAn emotional breakdown.
nounSevere
A situation being likened to a nuclear meltdown; a
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severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping
nouna disaster comparable to a nuclear meltdown