nonproliferation
adjective
non·pro·lif·er·a·tion
ˌnän-prə-ˌli-fə-ˈrā-shən 
: providing for the stoppage of proliferation (as of nuclear arms)
nonproliferation treaty
nonproliferation
noun
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But nuclear experts say reprocessing faces economic and nonproliferation concerns and does not prevent the production of nuclear waste.
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Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2020
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Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2020
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