torpex

Torp·ex

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawr-peks]
- /ˈtɔr pɛks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawr-peks]
- /ˈtɔr pɛks/

Definition of torpex word

noun torpex (sometimes lowercase) a high explosive made of TNT, cyclonite, and aluminum powder and used especially in torpedoes, mines, and depth bombs. 1

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Origin of torpex

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; torp(edo) + ex(plosive)

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Parts of speech for Torpex

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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torpex popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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