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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
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.
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.
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.
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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