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. —

Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2020

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1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonproliferation was in 1964

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“Nonproliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonproliferation. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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