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Latex Meaning in English

word

/ˈɫeɪˌtɛks/
LAY-teks
/lˈeɪtɛks/
lay-TEKS

التعريف

A milky white liquid produced by some plants (especially the rubber tree), used to make products like rubber, gloves, and balloons. 'Latex' can also refer to synthetic (man-made) substances with similar properties.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually an uncountable noun. Used both in scientific/technical settings and everyday products (latex gloves). Can refer to natural or synthetic materials; specify 'natural latex' or 'synthetic latex' if important. Not to be confused with LaTeX (the document preparation system).

جمل نموذجية

These gloves are made of latex.

basic

The rubber tree produces latex.

basic

Some people are allergic to latex.

basic

Do you have any latex-free gloves?

natural

Natural latex is tapped from trees and collected in buckets.

natural

Many balloons are made from latex, so watch out if you have an allergy.

natural