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látex — meaning in English

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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

látex 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

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

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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