latex
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/ˈleɪteks/
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/ˈleɪteks/
A thick, white liquid from some plants, like rubber trees, that turns solid when it dries. It's used to make things like medical supplies, clothes, and masks.
Doctors wear latex gloves to keep things clean.
医生戴乳胶手套以保持清洁。
A man-made substance like the natural one, used for making things like paint and glue.
We use latex paint to color our walls.
我们使用乳胶漆来粉刷墙壁。