noun
RDX
noun
1
A powerful high explosive used in military munitions and industrial blasting.
"RDX is a key component in many plastic explosives."
How to Use RDX
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very powerful explosive chemical compound used by armed forces and demolition industries.
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Etymology
Short for "Research Department Explosive," reflecting its origin in British military research.