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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.


Pronunciation

See nuclear.

Etymology

Origin of nonnuclear

First recorded in 1950–55; non- + nuclear

Example Sentences

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If I remembered correctly, and I almost always remembered correctly, it was called Minor Scale, and it was the largest nonnuclear explosion ever detonated.

From Literature

Oman and Qatar are working to organize a regional summit to discuss the nonnuclear issues, Arab officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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