latex gloves
Stretchy disposable protection
Latex gloves are disposable hand coverings made from natural rubber latex, worn to protect against contamination, infection, or chemical exposure.
They are standard equipment in medical settings, laboratories, and food preparation, though nitrile or vinyl alternatives exist for those with latex allergies.
The term often applies loosely to any thin disposable gloves regardless of material.
The nurse snapped on a pair of latex gloves before drawing blood.
- natural rubberElastic polymer from plants
- medical examinationClinical health evaluation
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- snappingBreaking with sharp sound
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