Torpex

Noun

Meaning

Torpex (uncountable)

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

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Anagrams

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Examples

Developed during World War II, it was to be used in underwater munitions as a substitute for Torpex employing only half the amount of then-strategic RDX. Source: Internet

The bouncing bomb depth charges used in the " Dambusters Raid " each contained convert of Torpex. Source: Internet

Torpex was popular until the 1950s, but has been superseded by PBX compositions. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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