latex

[ ley-teks ]

/ ˈleɪ tɛks /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR latex ON THESAURUS.COM

noun, plural lat·i·ces [lat-uh-seez], /ˈlæt əˌsiz/, la·tex·es.

a milky liquid in certain plants, as milkweeds, euphorbias, poppies, or the plants yielding India rubber, that coagulates on exposure to air.

Chemistry. any emulsion in water of finely divided particles of synthetic rubber or plastic.

Origin of latex

1655–65; <New Latin, special use of Latin latex water, juice, liquid

Words nearby latex

latest, late systole, late-term, late-type star, late wood, latex, latex agglutination test, latex paint, lath, lathe, lather

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Example sentences from the Web for latex

Stacks of clean brown boxes surrounding him hold bleach, latex gloves, and masks—weapons against Ebola.
Fighting Ebola With Nothing but Hope|Abby Haglage|August 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Since waist cinchers are made from latex, they also make you sweat…a lot.
Waist Training: Can You Cinch Your Waist Thin?|DailyBurn|July 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Last year, Browne's mental asylum included pieces of latex, Joker-like make-up, and medical gloves.
The Blessing of Thom Browne Latest Collection|Erin Cunningham|February 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
From earcuffs to arm parties, hippie-prep to latex, six things you may actually see next Spring.
6 Lessons From The Spring Runways: New York Fashion Week Spring Summer 2013|Isabel Wilkinson, Lizzie Crocker|September 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST

One option is the vacuum bed or “vacbed,” a platform topped with a latex sheet.
Did Claustrophilia Kill U.K. Spy Gareth Williams?|Anneli Rufus|April 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
At the base of the trunk a calabash is put, and the latex trickles down into this by way of the zigzag cuts.
Rubber|Edith A. Browne
Furthermore, over-dilution means an increase in the number of tanks required for any original volume of latex.
The Preparation of Plantation Rubber|Sidney Morgan
Here the factor involved is the rubber-content of the latex.
The Preparation of Plantation Rubber|Sidney Morgan
After he has discovered a number of them, he makes his plans for going the round of these to collect a supply of latex.
Rubber|Edith A. Browne
All such containers should receive the same scrupulous attention as the vessels employed in the transport of latex.
The Preparation of Plantation Rubber|Sidney Morgan

British Dictionary definitions for latex

latex

/ (ˈleɪtɛks) /

noun plural latexes or latices (ˈlætɪˌsiːz)

a whitish milky fluid containing protein, starch, alkaloids, etc, that is produced by many plants. Latex from the rubber tree is used in the manufacture of rubber

a suspension of synthetic rubber or plastic in water, used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber products, etc

Word Origin for latex

C19: New Latin, from Latin: liquid, fluid

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for latex

latex

[ lā′tĕks′ ]

n.

The colorless or milky sap of certain plants, such as the poinsettia, that coagulates on exposure to air.

An emulsion of rubber or plastic globules in water, used in adhesives and synthetic rubber products.

Other words from latex

la′tex′ adj.

Scientific definitions for latex

latex

[ lā′tĕks′ ]

The colorless or milky sap of certain trees and plants, such as the milkweed and the rubber tree, that hardens when exposed to the air. Latex usually contains gum resins, waxes, and oils, and sometimes toxic substances.

A manufactured emulsion of synthetic rubber or plastic droplets in water that resembles the latex of plants. It is used in paints, adhesives, and synthetic rubber products.

单词	latex
释义	latex [ ley-teks ] / ˈleɪ tɛks / SEE SYNONYMS FOR latex ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural lat·i·ces [lat-uh-seez], /ˈlæt əˌsiz/, la·tex·es. a milky liquid in certain plants, as milkweeds, euphorbias, poppies, or the plants yielding India rubber, that coagulates on exposure to air. Chemistry. any emulsion in water of finely divided particles of synthetic rubber or plastic. Origin of latex 1655–65; <New Latin, special use of Latin latex water, juice, liquid Words nearby latex latest, late systole, late-term, late-type star, late wood, latex, latex agglutination test, latex paint, lath, lathe, lather Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for latex Stacks of clean brown boxes surrounding him hold bleach, latex gloves, and masks—weapons against Ebola. Fighting Ebola With Nothing but Hope\|Abby Haglage\|August 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Since waist cinchers are made from latex, they also make you sweat…a lot. Waist Training: Can You Cinch Your Waist Thin?\|DailyBurn\|July 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Last year, Browne's mental asylum included pieces of latex, Joker-like make-up, and medical gloves. The Blessing of Thom Browne Latest Collection\|Erin Cunningham\|February 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST From earcuffs to arm parties, hippie-prep to latex, six things you may actually see next Spring. 6 Lessons From The Spring Runways: New York Fashion Week Spring Summer 2013\|Isabel Wilkinson, Lizzie Crocker\|September 14, 2012\|DAILY BEAST One option is the vacuum bed or “vacbed,” a platform topped with a latex sheet. Did Claustrophilia Kill U.K. Spy Gareth Williams?\|Anneli Rufus\|April 30, 2012\|DAILY BEAST At the base of the trunk a calabash is put, and the latex trickles down into this by way of the zigzag cuts. Rubber\|Edith A. Browne Furthermore, over-dilution means an increase in the number of tanks required for any original volume of latex. The Preparation of Plantation Rubber\|Sidney Morgan Here the factor involved is the rubber-content of the latex. The Preparation of Plantation Rubber\|Sidney Morgan After he has discovered a number of them, he makes his plans for going the round of these to collect a supply of latex. Rubber\|Edith A. Browne All such containers should receive the same scrupulous attention as the vessels employed in the transport of latex. The Preparation of Plantation Rubber\|Sidney Morgan British Dictionary definitions for latex latex / (ˈleɪtɛks) / noun plural latexes or latices (ˈlætɪˌsiːz) a whitish milky fluid containing protein, starch, alkaloids, etc, that is produced by many plants. Latex from the rubber tree is used in the manufacture of rubber a suspension of synthetic rubber or plastic in water, used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber products, etc Word Origin for latex C19: New Latin, from Latin: liquid, fluid Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to latex varnish, oil, enamel, color, makeup, cosmetic, pigment, wax, dye, stain, acrylic, flat, coloring, overlay, rouge, gloss, veneer, chroma, greasepaint, tempera Medical definitions for latex latex [ lā′tĕks′ ] n. The colorless or milky sap of certain plants, such as the poinsettia, that coagulates on exposure to air. An emulsion of rubber or plastic globules in water, used in adhesives and synthetic rubber products. Other words from latex la′tex′ adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for latex latex [ lā′tĕks′ ] The colorless or milky sap of certain trees and plants, such as the milkweed and the rubber tree, that hardens when exposed to the air. Latex usually contains gum resins, waxes, and oils, and sometimes toxic substances. A manufactured emulsion of synthetic rubber or plastic droplets in water that resembles the latex of plants. It is used in paints, adhesives, and synthetic rubber products. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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latex

noun, plural lat·i·ces [lat-uh-seez], /ˈlæt əˌsiz/, la·tex·es.

Origin of latex

Words nearby latex

Example sentences from the Web for latex

British Dictionary definitions for latex

noun plural latexes or latices (ˈlætɪˌsiːz)

Word Origin for latex

Words related to latex

Medical definitions for latex

n.

Other words from latex

Scientific definitions for latex