Definition of Latex

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Definition of Latex

Latex

A milky or colored juice in certain plants in cavities (called latex cells or latex tubes). It contains the peculiar principles of the plants, whether aromatic, bitter, or acid, and in many instances yields caoutchouc upon coagulation.

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Latex Quotations

There's a new medical crisis. Doctors are reporting that many men are having allergic reactions to latex condoms. They say they cause severe swelling. So what's the problem?
Phyllis Diller

If they have covered your face with latex, you have to control yourself mentally so you won't think. If you start thinking, you will succumb to panic. I had a bit of a cold, and frankly I didn't have a good time.
Meg Tilly

Some scientists use TeX or LatEX but for most people Word is the thing that writers use these days.
Miguel de Icaza

Latex Translations

latex in Dutch is latex
latex in German is Milchsaft

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