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latex

/ˈleɪtɛks/ /ˈleɪˌtɛks/

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noun

Látex

A clear liquid believed to be a component of a humour or other bodily fluid (esp. plasma and lymph)

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Scientists are studying the latex in blood plasma to better understand how it contributes to the body's immune response." "

Los científicos están estudiando el látex en el plasma sanguíneo para comprender mejor cómo contribuye a la respuesta inmunitaria del cuerpo.

physiology body medicine biochemistry

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noun

Látex

The milky sap of several trees that coagulates on exposure to air; used to make rubber.

Examples :

"The scientist collected latex from the rubber tree to make a new kind of rubber band for her research project. "

La científica recolectó látex del árbol de caucho para hacer un nuevo tipo de banda elástica para su proyecto de investigación.

material substance plant chemistry

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noun

Látex

An emulsion of rubber in water, used in adhesives and the like.

Examples :

"The carpenter used latex paint to refresh the old wooden fence. "

El carpintero usó pintura de látex para renovar la vieja valla de madera.

material substance chemistry

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noun

Látex natural

Natural latex rubber, especially non-vulcanized rubber, such as is used in making latex gloves, latex condoms, and latex clothing.

Examples :

"The doctor wore latex gloves while examining the patient. "

El médico usó guantes de látex mientras examinaba al paciente.

material substance medicine wear