# Torpex

> English word · Noun

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

## Etymology
Short for torpedo explosive, since it was originally developed for use in torpedoes.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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