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latex in Finnish

latex in Finnish is lateksi, maitiaisneste — latex means the milky fluid produced by certain plants, especially rubber trees, that hardens on contact with air and is used to make rubber.

latex in Finnish

lateksi
noun
The milky sap of several trees that coagulates on exposure to air; used to make rubber.
maitiaisneste
noun
The milky sap of several trees that coagulates on exposure to air; used to make rubber.
lateksi
noun
An emulsion of rubber in water, used in adhesives and the like.

What does "latex" mean?

  1. noun The milky fluid produced by certain plants, especially rubber trees, that hardens on contact with air and is used to make rubber.
    "White latex dripped slowly from the cut into a small cup on the tree."
  2. noun A synthetic or natural rubber material used in gloves, paint, and other products.
    "Balloons made of latex can pop when they are filled with too much air."
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latex in a sentence

  • White latex dripped slowly from the cut into a small cup on the tree.
  • The tree's sticky latex hardens quickly when it meets the air.
  • Balloons made of latex can pop when they are filled with too much air.
  • The nurse put on a pair of latex gloves.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "latex" in Finnish?
"latex" in Finnish is lateksi, maitiaisneste. latex means: The milky fluid produced by certain plants, especially rubber trees, that hardens on contact with air and is used to make rubber.
How do you use "latex" in a sentence?
Example: "White latex dripped slowly from the cut into a small cup on the tree." In Finnish, "latex" is lateksi, maitiaisneste.
Are there other ways to say "latex" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "latex": lateksi, maitiaisneste.
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