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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But Central City says the strippers at Rick’s are not covered in latex — or anything else.
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Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
However, latex and silicone are both very long-lasting and durable as well.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
This model with five-zone natural latex doesn’t have any one- and two-star ratings, which speaks for itself.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Household latex paint will dry out when it's kept outside, says Darla DeMorrow, CPO, owner of HeartWork Organizing.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026
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Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
However, latex and silicone are both very long-lasting and durable as well.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
This model with five-zone natural latex doesn’t have any one- and two-star ratings, which speaks for itself.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Household latex paint will dry out when it's kept outside, says Darla DeMorrow, CPO, owner of HeartWork Organizing.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Latex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latex. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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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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