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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On top of that, the film is PVC-free, fully recyclable, and applied using HP’s latest latex tech.
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The media personality and entrepreneur wore a butter yellow latex dress with a body-con silhouette and a low-cut neckline, paired with summer-ready flip flops.
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—Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Prior to the show, Lopez was spotted at the races in a Barbie pink latex catsuit.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The media personality and entrepreneur wore a butter yellow latex dress with a body-con silhouette and a low-cut neckline, paired with summer-ready flip flops.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 12 Apr. 2025
The rug is finished with a cotton and latex backing that ensures its durability and prevents it from fraying or unraveling.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Latex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latex. Accessed 23 May. 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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