latices

[ lat-uh-seez ]
/ ˈlæt əˌsiz /

noun

a plural of latex.

Definition for latices (2 of 2)

latex
[ ley-teks ]
/ ˈleɪ tɛks /

noun, plural lat·i·ces [lat-uh-seez] /ˈlæt əˌsiz/, la·tex·es.

a milky liquid in certain plants, as milkweeds, euphorbias, poppies, or the plants yielding India rubber, that coagulates on exposure to air.
Chemistry. any emulsion in water of finely divided particles of synthetic rubber or plastic.

Origin of latex

1655–65; < New Latin, special use of Latin latex water, juice, liquid

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British Dictionary definitions for latices (1 of 2)

latices
/ (ˈlætɪˌsiːz) /

noun

a plural of latex

British Dictionary definitions for latices (2 of 2)

latex
/ (ˈleɪtɛks) /

noun plural latexes or latices (ˈlætɪˌsiːz)

a whitish milky fluid containing protein, starch, alkaloids, etc, that is produced by many plants. Latex from the rubber tree is used in the manufacture of rubber
a suspension of synthetic rubber or plastic in water, used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber products, etc

Word Origin for latex

C19: New Latin, from Latin: liquid, fluid

Medical definitions for latices

latex
[ lātĕks′ ]

n.

The colorless or milky sap of certain plants, such as the poinsettia, that coagulates on exposure to air.
An emulsion of rubber or plastic globules in water, used in adhesives and synthetic rubber products.

Other words from latex

latex′ adj.

Scientific definitions for latices

latex
[ lātĕks′ ]

The colorless or milky sap of certain trees and plants, such as the milkweed and the rubber tree, that hardens when exposed to the air. Latex usually contains gum resins, waxes, and oils, and sometimes toxic substances.
A manufactured emulsion of synthetic rubber or plastic droplets in water that resembles the latex of plants. It is used in paints, adhesives, and synthetic rubber products.