semtex
noun/ˈsemteks/
/ˈsemteks/
[uncountable]- a powerful explosive that is used for making bombs, often illegallyWord Origin1980s: probably a blend of Semtin (the name of a village in the Czech Republic near the place of production) and explosive.
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