semtex
English
Etymology
A genericization of the trademarked name Semtex, derived from the (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Czech name of the suburb of Pardubice where it was manufactured, Semtín, and ex(plosive).
Pronunciation
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Noun
semtex (uncountable)
- A highly malleable general-purpose plastic explosive.