latex
/'leiteks/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A milky fluid produced by certain plants: A natural, often white, liquid that exudes from some plants, especially rubber trees, and coagulates upon exposure to air.
- A water-based paint using a synthetic rubber or plastic binder: A type of paint that uses a synthetic polymer emulsion (historically derived from natural latex) as its binding agent, allowing it to be thinned with water and easy to clean up.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Plant Fluid):
- Natural latex is harvested from rubber trees.
- Some people are allergic to the proteins found in plant latex.
- Noun (Paint):
- We used a white latex paint for the bedroom walls.
- Latex paints are popular because they dry quickly and have low odor.
Advanced Usage
- "Latex allergy": A medical condition involving an allergic reaction to proteins in natural rubber latex.
- Healthcare workers often use nitrile gloves due to the risk of latex allergy.
- "Latex foam": A type of cushioning material made from either natural or synthetic latex.
- The mattress is made from natural latex foam for comfort and support.
Variants and Related Words
- Latices (n): A less common plural form of 'latex', primarily used in scientific contexts.
- The study compared the properties of different plant latices.
- Latex-based (adj): Describing a product that uses latex as a key component.
- She wore latex-based gloves for the procedure.
Synonyms
- Plant exudate: (for the natural fluid) The liquid secreted by plants.
- Emulsion paint: (for the paint) A paint consisting of pigment particles suspended in a polymer emulsion.
Related Phrases
- "Natural rubber latex": Specifies the raw material derived from the tree.
- The balloons are made from natural rubber latex.
- "Synthetic latex": Refers to man-made polymers designed to mimic the properties of natural latex.
- This adhesive contains synthetic latex.
Noun
- a water-base paint that has a latex binder
- a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air