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Definition of Latex
1. Noun. A milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air.
Generic synonyms: Exudate, Exudation
Specialized synonyms: Caoutchouc, Gum Elastic, India Rubber, Natural Rubber, Rubber
Specialized synonyms: Caoutchouc, Gum Elastic, India Rubber, Natural Rubber, Rubber
2. Noun. A water-base paint that has a latex binder.
Definition of Latex
1. n. A milky or colored juice in certain plants in cavities (called latex cells or latex tubes). It contains the peculiar principles of the plants, whether aromatic, bitter, or acid, and in many instances yields caoutchouc upon coagulation.
Definition of Latex
1. a milky liquid of certain plants [n LATICES or LATEXES]
Medical Definition of Latex
1. A viscous fluid exuded from the cut surfaces of the leaves and stems of certain plants, such as the dandelion or the rubber tree. A rubber made from such plant sap. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Latex
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