semtex
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Noun — A plastic explosive that can be molded by hand and is stable enough to be shaped without detonating.
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Etymology
Originally a trademark, blending Semtín — the Czech town where it was first made near Pardubice — with the word "explosive."
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What does “semtex” mean?
The word “semtex” means a plastic explosive that can be molded by hand and is stable enough to be shaped without detonating. In plain terms, a moldable, putty-like explosive material, associated in the news with bombings and terrorism.
How do you pronounce “semtex”?
“Semtex” is pronounced SEHM-tehks (/ˈsɛm.tɛks/ in IPA).
How do you use “semtex” in a sentence?
Here is “semtex” used in a sentence: “Investigators found traces of Semtex in the wreckage.”
What part of speech is “semtex”?
“Semtex” is a noun.