The term "China Syndrome" refers to a catastrophic nuclear meltdown, first coined in the 1979 film of the same name. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe the same scenario. Some of the most common synonyms include nuclear meltdown, reactor accident, core meltdown, and radiation release. Other terms such as nuclear disaster, radiation catastrophe, and nuclear crisis can also be used to describe a situation where nuclear material is released into the environment with devastating consequences. Regardless of the terminology used, any incident involving nuclear materials requires prompt and decisive action to mitigate the impacts and prevent further harm to people and the environment.