Torpex

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A secondary explosive made from RDX, TNT, and powdered aluminium, used in World War II.

Word forms

Torpex

Etymology

Short for torpedo explosive, since it was originally developed for use in torpedoes.

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