RDX

American

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

RDX British

abbreviation

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

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Affected models from the Acura luxury brand include the 2020 and 2022 MDX, the 2020 through 2022 RDX and the 2020 and 2021 TLX.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

The GV70 faces off against many more established rivals, one of which followed a similar path to creation: the Acura RDX.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2022

Starting at $42,595, which includes the destination fee, the GV70 costs slightly more than the RDX at $41,795.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2022

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

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

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