latex
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Definition of latex
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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Inspired by Lady Gaga, Madonna and Daft Punk, Aquaria sings about latex, corsets, and sports cars in a full-throttle race to the top. — Henry Youtt, Billboard, "Aquaria Gears Up for Another Tight Race in Debut Single 'Burn Rubber'," 29 June 2018 If Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger were all 12 years old again and given an unlimited supply of toys, latex, corn syrup and blatantly corny dialogue, the result could be something like Chuck Steel: Night of the Trampires. — Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Chuck Steel: Night of the Trampires': Film Review | Annecy 2018," 18 June 2018 There are mechanics beneath the creature’s foam-latex skin, controlling the eyes, eyelids, jaw and tongue, and air bladders to simulate vascular activity. — Darryn King, WSJ, "In ‘Jurassic World,’ Old-School Effects Make a Comeback," 13 June 2018 Some silicone lubes corrode latex due to a high oil content, which can cause condoms to break. — Gigi Engle, Teen Vogue, "Anal Sex: What You Need to Know," 16 May 2018 Made from waterproof and puncture-resistant latex, the Garden Genie gloves are easy to wash and ideal for gripping. — Stephanie Eckelkamp, Good Housekeeping, "10 Best Gardening Gloves," 12 Apr. 2017 At night, a lightweight carbonate bed panel holds a latex mattress wrapped in an organic cotton cover, while articulating bed springs add to comfort and airflow. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Colorful camper van is the ultimate adventure vehicle," 5 July 2018 In basketball terms, more of an assist man, though the money shots during the Big Game finale are of Irving, gray hair and latex wrinkles, displaying his on-court wizardry. — Gary Thompson, Philly.com, "'Uncle Drew': Kyrie Irving's basketball comedy has occasional bounce," 28 June 2018 Advertisement The South Carolina Aquarium recently rehabilitated a sea turtle who had ingested latex. — Scott Berson, miamiherald, "'Plastic-free' town congratulates itself with a banner. A plastic banner," 13 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'latex.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for latex
latex
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English Language Learners Definition of latex
: a white fluid produced by certain plants that is used for making rubber; also : a similar material that is used for making various products (such as paint and glue)
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Kids Definition of latex
1 : a milky plant juice that is the source of rubber
2 : a mixture of water and tiny particles of rubber or plastic used especially in paints
latex
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Medical Definition of latex
: 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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