meltdown

[ UK /mˈɛltda‍ʊn/ ]
[ US /ˈmɛɫtˌdaʊn/ ]

NOUN

severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping
a disaster comparable to a nuclear meltdown
there is little likelihood of a meltdown comparable to the American banking collapse in March 1933

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So there is mounting concern at the top of government about how close to meltdown the prison system is. The Sun
there is little likelihood of a meltdown comparable to the American banking collapse in March 1933
Even when Tina smiles she looks as if she's about to have a complete and utter mental meltdown.
No matter what anyone thinks or says the meltdown is here. Page 4
The concert is part of this Meltdown Festival curated by Morrissey.
There is no driver, either pressure or highly reactive chemical such as sodium, to force radiotoxic substances into the environment; and, since the fuel is already in liquid form, there is no chance of 'meltdown'. The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed
The Scottish Socialist Party, the sole ark of salvation to which 128,026 Scots look for emancipation from capitalist helotry, is in meltdown.
Meltdown is also designed to increase mental clarity and mood with minimal jitteriness while burning fat at an unprecedented rate.
Somewhere along the way, a pipe bursts in the reactor core and meltdown begins.
My whole life went into meltdown for a few weeks after I netted the winning goal. The Sun

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