latex

noun
UK: /ˈleɪ.teks/
US: /ˈleɪ.teks/

  1. A milky fluid found in some plants, like rubber trees.

    1. The factory uses latex from trees.
    2. Natural latex is harvested for making rubber products, such as gloves.

  2. A synthetic rubber made from polymers, used in various products.

    1. This is a latex glove for cleaning.
    2. The mattress contains latex foam for enhanced comfort and support.

Synonyms

elastic rubber polymer
latex transitive-verb

  1. To apply a covering or coating made of latex.

    1. They latex the walls before painting.
    2. The manufacturer latexed the fabric to make it water-resistant.
latex adjective

  1. Made of or containing latex.

    1. I need latex gloves for this task.
    2. Latex paint is often chosen for its durability and ease of cleaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "latex" in English means: A milky fluid found in some plants, like rubber trees., A synthetic rubber made from polymers, used in various products..

The phonetic transcription of "latex" is /ˈleɪ.teks/ in British English and /ˈleɪ.teks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "latex": elastic, rubber, polymer.

Example usage of "latex": "The factory uses latex from trees.". More examples on the page.