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nonnuclear

/ˌnɑːnˈnuː.kli.ɚ/
(UK: non-nuclear)
non · nu · cle · ar
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• adjective

1

Not involving, possessing, or powered by nuclear energy or nuclear weapons.

Example

"The treaty requires member nations to rely exclusively on nonnuclear energy sources for their public power grids."

2

Relating to a family structure that extends beyond the traditional household of only parents and their children.

Example

"Sociologists noted a steady rise in multigenerational and other nonnuclear households over the past decade."

3

Not relating to, located within, or possessing a cell nucleus.

Example

"Certain genetic traits are inherited through nonnuclear DNA found within the cell's mitochondria."

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