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Latex
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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... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
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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. Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/latex/
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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] Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/20
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LaTeX
LaTeX (k, x, x, or k) is a document markup language and document preparation system for the TeX typesetting program. Within the typesetting system, its name is styled as {LaTeX}. The term LaTeX refers only to the language in which documents are written, not to the editor used to write those documen... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaTeX
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LATEX
European safety rating. LATEX products are rated for use in or around explosive atmospheres. Found op http://www.streamlight.com/education/glossary.xhtml
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latex
a colloidal aqueous dispersion of a polymeric material Found op http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/display?openform&ievref=212-04-06
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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. Found op http://www.labeshops.com/news/?page_id=9
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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.... Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0828966.html
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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. Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/GL.HTM
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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. Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=48097
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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, an... Found op http://www.talktalk.co.uk/reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0001902.html
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LATEX
A water-thinned paint, such as a polyvinyl acetate, styrene butadiene or acrylic. Found op http://www.goldenglowpaints.com/Articles/GeneralArticles/GLOSSARYTERMS.htm
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LATEX
A dispersion in water of a solid polymeric material. Found op http://www.rexart.com/glossary.html
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