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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The mattress is hand-tufted, hypoallergenic, and made of organic natural latex with organic cotton and New Zealand wool covers to promote cooler sleep.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2025
Suits you The dress — latex aside — is a surprisingly traditionally feminine look for Emily.
—Jemal Polson, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
In Geneva, Switzerland, Eva Longoria attended the Global Gift Gala in a glittering strapless gown, while in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Jennifer Lopez channeled 2000s pop in pink latex ahead of the F1 Grand Prix.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Then the Zenhaven Latex mattress is ergonomic, made from five-zone natural latex foam that's well-vented and offers enhanced lumbar supports.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2025
Suits you The dress — latex aside — is a surprisingly traditionally feminine look for Emily.
—Jemal Polson, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
In Geneva, Switzerland, Eva Longoria attended the Global Gift Gala in a glittering strapless gown, while in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Jennifer Lopez channeled 2000s pop in pink latex ahead of the F1 Grand Prix.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Then the Zenhaven Latex mattress is ergonomic, made from five-zone natural latex foam that's well-vented and offers enhanced lumbar supports.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for latex
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“Latex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latex. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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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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