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rubber latex
noun
- 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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Word History and Origins
Origin of rubber latex1
First recorded in 1905–10
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Example Sentences
Made from high-quality natural rubber latex, you can be sure you’re in good hands bands.
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At one time, figs were grown for rubber latex in India and parts of Africa.
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