semtex
A highly malleable general-purpose plastic explosiveA highly malleable general-purpose plastic explosive.
/ˈsɛm.tɛks/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A highly malleable general-purpose plastic explosive.
Origin
Genericized trademark Semtex, derived from the Czech name of the suburb of Pardubice whereGenericized trademark Semtex, derived from the Czech name of the suburb of Pardubice where it was manufactured, Semtín, and ex(plosive).
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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