"counterproliferation" meaning in English

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Noun

Rhymes: -eɪʃən Etymology: From counter- + proliferation. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|counter|proliferation}} counter- + proliferation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} counterproliferation (uncountable)
  1. The prevention of nuclear proliferation Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Nuclear warfare
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