latex
noun/ˈleɪtɛks/
Frequency rank: #8,586 most common English word
Meaning
a milky fluid from rubber trees, or a synthetic material made to resemble it, used in gloves, paints, and other products.
Example sentence
The doctor wore latex gloves during the examination to prevent contamination.
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