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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.



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Pronunciation Note

See nuclear.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nonnuclear1

First recorded in 1950–55; non- + nuclear
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Example Sentences

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

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nonnitrogenousnon-nuclear weapon state