RDX

American  

1. a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, powerful high explosive, C 3 H 6 N 6 O 6 , used chiefly in bombs and shells.

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RDX British  

abbreviation

1. Research Department Explosive; another name for cyclonite See cyclonite

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Etymology

Origin of RDX

1940–45; R(esearch) D(epartment) (E)x(plosive) , referring to such a department in Woolwich, England

Example Sentences

There’s no doubt Acura understands its demographic, and the RDX is suitably luxurious inside.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2022

The RDX has a more typical four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and six-year/70,000 mile powertrain warranty.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2022

But at nearly every turn, the GV70 subtly outdoes the RDX.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2022

The GV70 also has a standard turbocharged four-cylinder, but it one-ups the RDX with its 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2022

“Hertz, Carvana, Avis, Hertz,” Wimmer said as he watched the offers flood in for a 2019 Acura RDX.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2021