plural latices
ˈlā-tə-ˌsēz 
ˈla-
or latexes
ˈla-
or latexes
1
: a milky usually white fluid that is produced by cells of various seed plants (as of the milkweed, spurge, and poppy families) and is the source of rubber, gutta-percha, chicle, and balata
2
: a water emulsion of a synthetic rubber or plastic obtained by polymerization and used especially in coatings (such as paint) and adhesives
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Our favorite latex mattress is the Birch Luxe, a hybrid bed constructed with natural latex and organic cotton and wool.
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Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Unlike traditional memory foam pillows that retain body heat, the Cloud Pillow contains a layer of cooling gel to regulate temperature and buoyant latex foam for added bounce.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Decked in a black latex two-piece set, the BLACKPINK superstar hopped off the motorcycle, before she was joined by her dancers.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
Latex mattresses are made with layers of either synthetic or natural latex foam.
—Claudia Fisher, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
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Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Unlike traditional memory foam pillows that retain body heat, the Cloud Pillow contains a layer of cooling gel to regulate temperature and buoyant latex foam for added bounce.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Decked in a black latex two-piece set, the BLACKPINK superstar hopped off the motorcycle, before she was joined by her dancers.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
Latex mattresses are made with layers of either synthetic or natural latex foam.
—Claudia Fisher, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Latex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latex. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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latex
noun
la·tex
ˈlā-ˌteks
plural latices
ˈlāt-ə-ˌsēz
ˈlat-
or latexes
1
: a milky juice produced by the cells of various plants (as milkweeds, poppies, and the rubber tree)
2
: a mixture of water and fine particles of rubber or plastic used especially in paints and adhesives
Medical Definition
latex
noun
la·tex
ˈlā-ˌteks
plural latices
ˈlāt-ə-ˌsēz
ˈlat-
or latexes
ˈlat-
or latexes
: a milky usually white fluid that is usually made up of various gum resins, fats, or waxes and often a complex mixture of other substances frequently including poisonous compounds, is produced by cells of various seed plants (as of the milkweed, spurge, and poppy families), and is the source of rubber, gutta-percha, chicle, and balata
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