Semtex

American

[sem-teks] / ˈsɛm tɛks /

noun

a plastic explosive that is easily tractable and almost odorless, used especially by terrorists.

Semtex British

/ ˈsɛmtɛks /

noun

a pliable plastic explosive originally produced in the Czech Republic

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Etymology

Origin of Semtex

1980–85; name given by the manufacturer; probably from Semt(ín), town in the Czech Republic where it is made + ex(plosive)

Example Sentences

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Because December 2006's goal of the month contest was powerful stuff; a 100%-proof cocktail of hollering commentators and screaming shots as semtex insteps hit the ball with gleeful abandon.

From BBC

Young Guru added, “Rest in peace my brother. You were loved. @plugwondelasoul I love you brother we are here for you. Smiles I love you bro. This is crazy” and DJ Semtex wrote that it was “heart wrenching news.”

From Seattle Times

He beat mixed martial arts legend Paul 'Semtex' Daley, who got four correct results, but with no exact scores, giving him 40 points.

From BBC

"We lost another legend," added DJ Semtex.

From BBC

In the co-main event, former Bellator welterweight champion Andrey Koreshkov delivered another emphatic performance, then called for a crowd-pleasing bout against England's Paul 'Semtex' Daley.

From BBC

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