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10 Language-to-English DictionariesC-4 폭약
Pronunciation / Transliteration: C-4 pokyak
"특수부대원이 C-4 폭약을 설치했습니다."
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A common variety of plastic explosive containing RDX, plasticizer, and a binder, known for its malleability and high destructive power.
"The bomb disposal unit safely neutralized the block of C-4 found at the site." - 2
A stable explosive compound widely used in military demolition operations because it can be easily molded into various shapes by hand.
"Engineers used C-4 to breach the reinforced steel door during the tactical exercise."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Coined in the mid-20th century by the United States military, 'C-4' stands for Composition C-4. It derives from the earlier British and American plastic explosives developed during World War II known simply as Composition C, C-2, and C-3, with the number 4 indicating the fourth evolution of the specific chemical formula containing RDX.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "C-4" is said worldwide
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C-4
Transliteration: /se katʁ/
"Les démineurs ont désamorcé une charge de C-4."
C-4
Transliteration: /tseː fɪʁ/
"Das Militär verwendet C-4 für Sprengarbeiten."
C-4
Transliteration: /ˌtʃiˈkwattro/
"Gli artificieri hanno disinnescato l'esplosivo C-4."
C-4
Transliteration: /seˈkwatɾo/
"El C-4 es un explosivo plástico muy potente."
C-4
Transliteration: /se ˈkwatɾu/
"O C-4 é um explosivo plástico de uso militar."
सी-४
Transliteration: C-4
"सेना ने विस्फोटक सी-४ को जप्त कर लिया।"
C-4炸药
Transliteration: C-4 zhàyào
"拆弹小组安全处理了这块C-4炸药。"
C-4 폭약
Transliteration: C-4 pokyak
"특수부대원이 C-4 폭약을 설치했습니다."
C-4爆薬
Transliteration: C-4 bakuyaku
"処理班がC-4爆薬を慎重に撤去した。"
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