antiproliferation

American  

[an-tee-pruh-lif-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌæn ti prəˌlɪf əˈreɪ ʃən /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of antiproliferation

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 • Nov. 2, 2021

The treaty is the most important accomplishment of the worldwide antiproliferation effort, but it expires in 1995 and there is no guarantee that it will be renewed.

From Time Magazine Archive