latex

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English [edit]

Latex being extracted from a tree

Etymology [edit]

From Latin latex

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (RP) IPA: /ˈleɪtɛks/

Noun [edit]

latex (plural latices or latexes)

  1. The milky sap of several trees that coagulates on exposure to air; used to make rubber.
  2. An emulsion of rubber in water, used in adhesives and the like.
  3. (uncountable) Natural latex rubber, especially non-vulcanized rubber, such as is used in making latex gloves, latex condoms, and latex clothing.

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Noun [edit]

latex (genitive laticis); m, third declension

  1. water
  2. liquid, fluid
  3. juice