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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Steps away from the touristy Fifth Avenue shops and hot dog vendors fashion freaks of all kinds—donning latex trench coats, giant furry boots, and Luar’s signature Ana bags (duh)—waited to be let into the outdoor runway space, located just steps off the Rockefeller rink.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Tisci was succeeded by British designer Clare Waight Keller, who largely plied a tasteful, aristocratic brand of fashion occasionally spiked with toughness or subversion — a touch of latex here, a giant wing-like backpack there.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024
Two high wooden chairs and a foam sofa painted in latex add their own personality and touches of craft color.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2024
Natural latex can help to prevent dust mites, molds, and mildews, which are common allergens.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Tisci was succeeded by British designer Clare Waight Keller, who largely plied a tasteful, aristocratic brand of fashion occasionally spiked with toughness or subversion — a touch of latex here, a giant wing-like backpack there.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024
Two high wooden chairs and a foam sofa painted in latex add their own personality and touches of craft color.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2024
Natural latex can help to prevent dust mites, molds, and mildews, which are common allergens.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 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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