antiproliferation

[ an-tee-pruh-lif-uh-rey-shuhn ]

adjective

1. opposing an increase in nuclear weapons, especially in allowing additional countries to obtain them.
2. taking or containing measures to curb nuclear proliferation:

   to sign the antiproliferation treaty.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiproliferation¹

First recorded in 1975–80; anti- + proliferation

Example Sentences

As part of U.S. antiproliferation efforts, both reactors are supposed to be retrofitted to use a fuel containing less than 20% uranium-235 when it becomes available, perhaps in the 2030s.

From Science Magazine

Both Davenport and Ian Stewart, a professor at King’s College London who runs its antiproliferation studies program called Project Alpha, worry about miscalculations from Iran, the U.S. or the West amid the brinksmanship.

From Washington Times

Both Davenport and Ian Stewart, a professor at King’s College London who runs its antiproliferation studies program called Project Alpha, worry about miscalculations from Iran, the U.S. or the West amid the brinksmanship.

From Seattle Times

The West wants to believe the Iran nuclear deal is an antiproliferation triumph, but Iran’s neighbors view it as a delaying action at best.

From Wall Street Journal

Some antiproliferation experts said it is just as well the administration wanted to drop the plant because turning plutonium into reactor fuel introduces it into commerce, where it could be diverted for weapons use.

From New York Times