torpex

noun

tor·​pex

ˈtȯrˌpeks

plural -es

often capitalized

: a high explosive mixture consisting essentially of RDX, TNT, and aluminum and used for depth charges under water

Word History

Etymology

torpedo + explosive

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Rhymes for torpex

• annex
• annexe
• apex
• aztecs
• carex
• codecs
• codex
• convex
• cusecs
• duplex
• execs
• fedex