rubber latex

American  

noun

1. the milky sap of any of several trees of the genus Hevea, especially H. brasiliensis, from which natural rubber is derived.

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Etymology

Origin of rubber latex

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Robert Overby‘s full-scale latex casts of ordinary L.A. architectural facades come to mind, as do Lynda Benglis’ floor-bound Day-Glo pours of liquid rubber latex, made in New York.

From Los Angeles Times

Naturally occurring rubber latex is soft and stretchy.

From Science Daily

The rubber latex is tapped from trees that are Forest Stewardship Council certified by the Rainforest Alliance.

From Los Angeles Times

Vytex is a Worcester-based manufacturer of environmentally safe and biodegradable rubber latex products.

From Washington Times

Also, the packaging of some vaccines that come in vials or prefilled syringes may contain natural rubber latex, which can trigger allergic reactions in latex-sensitive children, the FDA says.

From US News