Complete Definition of "latex"

see|LaTeX?
English
Image:Latex-production.jpg|thumb|Latex being extracted from a tree

Etymology
From L. #Latin|latex, genitive form of laticis.

Pronunciation
RP IPA|/�leɪt�ks/

Noun
en-noun|latices|pl2=latexes

  1. The milky sap of several trees that coagulates on exposure to air; used to make rubber.
  2. An emulsion of rubber in water, used in adhesives and the like.

External links
pedialite

Adjective
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  1. Made from latex.

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