Denuclearizing

/ˌdiːˈnjuːkliəraɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of removing nuclear weapons or capability (present participle).

Etymology

Present participle form of denuclearize, adding -ing to the base form. Part of the standard conjugation system for -ize verbs.

Kelly Says

The word appears frequently in news about international negotiations—countries like South Africa, Ukraine, and Libya have gone through denuclearizing processes that took years to complete.

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