nonnuclear

American  

[non-noo-klee-er, -nyoo-, -kyuh-ler] / nɒnˈnu kli ər, -ˈnyu-, -kyə lər /

adjective

1. not utilizing nuclear power, nuclear weapons, etc..

   to fight a nonnuclear war.

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Pronunciation

See nuclear.

Etymology

Origin of nonnuclear

First recorded in 1950–55; non- + nuclear

Example Sentences

It may be possible for Hanwha to build the nonnuclear parts of the submarine, while turning to outside companies specializing in the nuclear portions, such as the engine room and the reactor-compartment sections, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal

The exclusive deal with the global investment firm KKR is part of PG&E’s plan to transfer its nonnuclear power generation to a newly formed subsidiary, Pacific Generation.

From New York Times

The result was the Washington Declaration, in which Seoul pledged to remain in the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as a nonnuclear weapons state, and the United States said it would strengthen consultations on nuclear planning with its ally.

From Seattle Times

As Reuters explained, "The Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons, signed by the Soviet Union, says that no nuclear power can transfer nuclear weapons or technology to a nonnuclear power, but it does allow for the weapons to be deployed outside its borders but under its control—as with U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe."

From Salon

Australia notes that the Non-Proliferation Treaty does not bar a nonnuclear weapon state from acquiring naval nuclear propulsion technology.

From Washington Post