meltdown
US /ˈmelt.daʊn/
UK /ˈmelt.daʊn/
1.
keruntuhan, kemerosotan
a disaster or collapse, especially in an economic, financial, or emotional context
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The stock market experienced a complete meltdown last week.
Pasaran saham mengalami keruntuhan sepenuhnya minggu lalu.
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She had an emotional meltdown after the breakup.
Dia mengalami keruntuhan emosi selepas putus cinta.
2.
kebocoran nuklear, kerosakan reaktor
a severe accident in a nuclear reactor in which the fuel rods melt and release radiation
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The Chernobyl disaster was caused by a nuclear meltdown.
Bencana Chernobyl disebabkan oleh kebocoran nuklear.
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Safety protocols are crucial to prevent a reactor meltdown.
Protokol keselamatan adalah penting untuk mencegah kebocoran reaktor.