nonnuclear
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non·nu·cle·ar

adjective \-ˈnü-klē-ər, -ˈnyü-, ÷-kyə-lər\

Definition of NONNUCLEAR

1
: not nuclear: as
a : being a weapon whose destructive power is not derived from a nuclear reaction
b : not operated by, using, or produced by nuclear energy
c : not using or involving nuclear weapons
2
: not having nuclear weapons <a nonnuclear country>

First Known Use of NONNUCLEAR

1953

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