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semtex en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈsɛm.tɛks/ (UK)

Etymology

Genericized trademark Semtex, derived from the Czech name of the suburb of Pardubice where it was manufactured, Semtín, and ex(plosive).

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A highly malleable general-purpose plastic explosive.

semtex en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /ˈsɛm.tɛks/ (UK)

Etymology

Genericized trademark Semtex, derived from the Czech name of the suburb of Pardubice where it was manufactured, Semtín, and ex(plosive).

Meanings

  1. (colloquial, transitive) To use semtex to destroy (something).

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
semtexing Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
semtexed Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
semtexed Tense=Past lexicographic
semtexes Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic