Latex — meaning in English

English meaning

• latex noun The milky fluid produced by certain plants, especially rubber trees, that hardens on contact with air and is used to make rubber.

Senses

Latex is used for these senses in English:

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

latex — full definition

1. noun The milky fluid produced by certain plants, especially rubber trees, that hardens on contact with air and is used to make rubber.
2. noun A synthetic or natural rubber material used in gloves, paint, and other products.

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