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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Sem•tex (sem′teks),USA pronunciation n. - Military, Governmenta plastic explosive that is easily tractable and largely odorless, used esp. by terrorists.
- 1980–85; name given by manufacturer; probably from Semtín, town in Czech Republic where made + ex(plosive)
- Military, Governmenta plastic explosive that is easily tractable and largely odorless, used esp. by terrorists.
- 1980–85; name given by manufacturer; probably from Semtín, town in Czech Republic where made + ex(plosive)
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Semtex /ˈsɛmtɛks/ n - a pliable plastic explosive originally produced in the Czech Republic
Etymology: 20th Century: originally a trade name |