Learner's definition of LATEX
[noncount]
: a white fluid produced by certain plants that is used for making rubber
also : a similar material that is used for making various products (such as paint and glue)（从某些植物提取的白色液体，用于制作橡胶的）胶乳，橡浆，乳液 —
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 -
latex paint乳胶涂料
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latex gloves乳胶手套