Look up: Latex

1. LaTeX
   (language, text, tool) (Lamport TeX) Leslie Lamport (lamport@pa.dec.com)'s document preparation system built on top of TeX. LaTeX was developed at SRI International's Computer Science Laboratory and was built to resemble Scribe. LaTeX adds commands to simplify typesetting and lets the user concentr...
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2. Latex
   A latex (plural latices, or latexes for the Americans!) is a dispersion of water-insoluble polymer in water. The dispersion is usually of particles (not single molecules) that are around 100 nm (10-4 mm) in size. The particles are keep suspended in the water by thermal convection (which keeps them f...
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3. latex
   [n] - a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air
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4. Latex
   A suspension of resinous particles in an essentially aqueous medium.
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5. LaTeX
   a set of resources which make using the TeX typesetting language easier and more productive
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6. Latex
   A water emulsion of a synthetic rubber or plastic obtained by polymerization and used especially in coatings, paints and adhesives.
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7. Latex
   An emulsion of rubber or resin particles dispersed in an aqueous medium. A natural or synthetic elastomeric dispersion in an aqueous system.
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8. latex
   an aqueous colloidal dispersion of rubber Category: The chemical industry
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9. Latex
   La'tex noun [ Latin ] (Botany) 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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10. latex
    A viscous fluid exuded from the cut surfaces of the leaves and stems of certain plants, such as the dandelion or the rubber tree. ... A rubber made from such plant sap. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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11. latex
    noun a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air
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12. latex
    (la´teks) any of a number of thick, white, sticky fluids secreted by certain plants; the variety from Hevea brasiliensis, the rubber tree, was formerly the main source of commercial rubber. Allergic reactions to natural latex (latex allergy) are common, especially in people who have been sensitized by previous exposure to lat...
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13. Latex
    • (n.) 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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14. latex
    colloidal suspension, either the milky white liquid emulsion found in the cells of flowering plants such as the Para rubber tree (Hevea ... [6 related articles]
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15. LATEX
    European safety rating. LATEX products are rated for use in or around explosive atmospheres.
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16. latex
    a colloidal aqueous dispersion of a polymeric material
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17. Latex
    A rubber-like material sometimes used for clothing, shoes, and other accessories. It can be easily torn and should be only wiped off with a damp cloth for cleaning and must be powdered with baby powder to prevent it sticking to itself causing tears.
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18. latex
    latex, emulsion of a polymer (e.g., rubber) in water (see colloid). Natural latexes are produced by a number of plants, are usually white in color, and often contain, in addition to rubber, various gums, oils, and waxes. Balata, caoutchouc, chicle, and gutta-percha are produced from natural latexes....
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19. Latex
    Latex is a milky liquid found in many plants which exudes when the plant is cut and coagulates on exposure to the air. A few latexes are used to produce rubber. Artificial latex is a water dispersion of reclaimed rubber, and resemebles natural latex but is softer and tackier.
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20. latex
    Type: Term Pronunciation: lā′teks Definitions: 1. An emulsion or suspension produced by some seed plants; it contains suspended microscopic globules of natural rubber. 2. Similar synthetic materials such as polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, etc.
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21. latex
    Fluid of some plants (such as the rubber tree and poppy), an emulsion of resins, proteins, and other organic substances. It is used as the basis for making rubber. The name is also applied to a suspension in water of natural or synthetic rubber (or plastic) particles used in rubber goods, paints, and adhesives
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22. LATEX
    A water-thinned paint, such as a polyvinyl acetate, styrene butadiene or acrylic.
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23. LATEX
    A dispersion in water of a solid polymeric material.
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24. LATEX
    A dispersion in water of a solid polymeric material.
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25. LATEX
    A water-thinned paint, such as a polyvinyl acetate, styrene butadiene or acrylic.
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