Semtex

[ sem-teks ]

noun

1. a plastic explosive that is easily tractable and almost odorless, used especially by terrorists.

Semtex

/ ˈsɛmtɛks /

noun

1. a pliable plastic explosive originally produced in the Czech Republic

Word History and Origins

Origin of Semtex¹

1980–85; name given by the manufacturer; probably from Semt(ín), town in the Czech Republic where it is made + ex(plosive)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Semtex¹

C20: originally a trade name

Example Sentences

However, Ruane was acquitted of a third charge of possessing material that would be useful to a terrorist, relating to a manual which was said to include viable instructions on making Semtex.

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The audio producer, who has worked on films, posted images of Semtex and suggested using it to destroy 5G infrastructure.

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Ruane denied the charges and said his film work gave him a reasonable excuse for having a manual with instructions on how to make Semtex.

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Because December 2006's goal of the month contest was powerful stuff; a 100%-proof cocktail of hollering commentators and screaming shots as semtex insteps hit the ball with gleeful abandon.

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Among them were Semtex explosives, a horizontal mortar, 25 kilos of homemade explosives, an automatic weapon, a silencer, ammunition, three timer power units, booster tubes and a detonator.

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