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Glossary Item: Torpex |
Name | Torpex |
Description | A secondary explosive 50% more powerful than TNT by mass used in WW2 from late 1942, having been originally developed by the British for use in torpedoes, with its name being short for 'Torpedo Explosive'. It has since been superseded by H6 and PBX. |
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