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latex

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈleɪteks/

latex means: A flexible rubber material used to make gloves, clothing, and other thin products.

noun

RUBBER MATERIALB2

A flexible rubber material used to make gloves, clothing, and other thin products.

  • These gloves are made of latex.
  • She cannot wear latex because it irritates her skin.
  • The shop sells latex clothing in several colours.

Common phrases: latex gloves, latex allergy, latex clothing

TREE LIQUIDC1

A white liquid from certain trees and plants that is used to make rubber.

  • Latex flows from the cut in the bark.
  • Workers collect latex from rubber trees.
  • The plant releases white latex when its stem is damaged.

Common phrases: natural latex, collect latex, latex sap

RUBBER LIQUID MIXTUREC2

A mixture of tiny rubber particles and water, used in products such as glue.

  • The glue contains latex.
  • A thin latex coating covers the surface.
  • The factory mixes synthetic latex with other materials.

Similar words: rubber emulsion

Common phrases: liquid latex, latex adhesive, synthetic latex

Questions about latex

What does latex mean?

A flexible rubber material used to make gloves, clothing, and other thin products.

What is latex in other languages?

Türkçe: lateks · Español: látex · Français: latex · Deutsch: Latex · Italiano: lattice · 日本語: ラテックス

How do you pronounce latex?

It is pronounced /ˈleɪteks/.

How do you use latex in a sentence?

These gloves are made of latex. She cannot wear latex because it irritates her skin.

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