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

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

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

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

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For 2022, the RDX receives some minor styling updates and added sound-deadening material to reduce road noise inside the cabin.

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The front and rear seats are comfortable in either SUV, but the RDX has the benefit of a bit more rear legroom and cargo space than the GV70.

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