Meanings
nounTorpex (uncountable)
- uncountableA secondary explosive made from RDX, TNT, and powdered aluminium, used in World War II.
Origin
Short for torpedo explosive, since it was originally developed for use in torpedoes.
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APA
Torpex. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Torpex
MLA
“Torpex.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Torpex. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Torpex,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Torpex.
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