plural latices
ˈlā-tə-ˌsēz 
ˈla-
or latexes
ˈla-
or latexes
1
: a milky usually white fluid that is produced by cells of various seed plants (as of the milkweed, spurge, and poppy families) and is the source of rubber, gutta-percha, chicle, and balata
2
: a water emulsion of a synthetic rubber or plastic obtained by polymerization and used especially in coatings (such as paint) and adhesives
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
This latex mattress from Birch by Helix is eco-friendly.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
In the video, the makeup mogul wore a deep plunging vibrant pink latex dress.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 21 June 2025
Boelter allegedly showed up to their doors impersonating a police officer and wearing a realistic-looking latex mask, officials said, noting that two other lawmakers were spared the night of the shootings.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 18 June 2025
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“Latex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latex. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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latex
noun
la·tex
ˈlā-ˌteks
plural latices
ˈlāt-ə-ˌsēz
ˈlat-
or latexes
1
: a milky juice produced by the cells of various plants (as milkweeds, poppies, and the rubber tree)
2
: a mixture of water and fine particles of rubber or plastic used especially in paints and adhesives
Medical Definition
latex
noun
la·tex
ˈlā-ˌteks
plural latices
ˈlāt-ə-ˌsēz
ˈlat-
or latexes
ˈlat-
or latexes
: a milky usually white fluid that is usually made up of various gum resins, fats, or waxes and often a complex mixture of other substances frequently including poisonous compounds, is produced by cells of various seed plants (as of the milkweed, spurge, and poppy families), and is the source of rubber, gutta-percha, chicle, and balata
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