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Definition of denuclearize

denuclearize

/ˌdiːˈnuː.kli.ə.raɪz/
(UK: denuclearise)
de · nu · cle · ar · ize
Adjective:denuclearized
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Past Simple:denuclearized
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Past Participle:denuclearized
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Present Participle:denuclearizing
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denuclearize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To remove nuclear weapons or nuclear power facilities from a country, region, or military zone, or to give up the possession and development of nuclear weapons.

Example

"The international treaty aimed to denuclearize the peninsula through verifiable diplomatic agreements."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century during the Cold War era from the prefix 'de-' (indicating removal) and 'nuclearize', ultimately deriving from Latin 'nucleus' (kernel).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Denuclearize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/denuclearize
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