nonnuclear

/ˌnɒnnyuːkliər/

Definitions

1. adjective

not involving, containing, or producing nuclear reactions or energy

“The nonnuclear power plant used renewable energy sources to generate electricity.”

2. adverb

in a way that does not involve, contain, or produce nuclear reactions or energy

“The researchers worked nonnuclear to avoid radioactive contamination.”

Synonyms

  • nonatomic
  • nonradioactive

Antonyms

  • nuclear
  • radioactive