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latex

/ˈleɪ.tɛks/

Translations

latexnoun

latexes

латекс

The gloves are made of latex.

Перчатки сделаны из латекса.

Synonyms

latexverb

latexed

Past Simple

latexed

Past Participle

latexing

Gerund

Transitive verb meaning 'to coat or treat with latex'

Synonyms

impregnate with latex

seal (with latex)

enrobe with latex

cover with latex

coat with latex

rubberize

latexadjective

/ˈleɪ.tɛks/

Used attributively (e.g., latex gloves) to denote that something is made of or contains latex

Synonyms

Definitions

latexnoun

A milky fluid produced by certain plants, such as the rubber tree, that coagulates on exposure to air and is used to produce rubber.

The workers collected latex from the rubber trees to produce natural rubber products.

A synthetic material resembling the natural latex, used in the manufacture of various products such as gloves, balloons, and paints.

The hospital uses latex gloves for most medical procedures due to their flexibility and durability.

A type of paint that uses a water-based emulsion as the binder for the pigment, commonly used for interior and exterior walls.

We decided to use latex paint for the living room because it dries quickly and is easy to clean.

latexverb

To coat, cover, or treat (an object) with latex.

The technicians latexed the mould before pouring in the resin.

latexadjective

Made of or containing latex.

She bought a pair of latex gloves for cleaning.