nonnuclear

[ non-noo-klee-er, -nyoo-or, by metathesis, -kyuh-ler ]

adjective

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

   to fight a nonnuclear war.

Pronunciation Note

See nuclear.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonnuclear¹

First recorded in 1950–55; non- + nuclear

Example Sentences

It is a Strategic Defense Initiative aimed ultimately at finding a nonnuclear defense against ballistic missiles.

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