latexes
Milky plant saps
Latexes is the plural of latex, the milky fluid produced by certain plants (notably rubber trees) or the synthetic equivalent used in products from gloves to paint.
The plural appears in technical contexts discussing different types or formulations: The lab tested several latexes for durability.
Latex also pluralizes as latices in scientific writing.
Large repeated-unit molecule
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- nitrileCyano-functional organic compound
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
vinyl · PVC · silicone · spandex · chloroprene · butyl · isoprene · man-made
Blended immiscible liquids
- colloidStable dispersed mixture
- vulcanizationChemically strengthening raw rubber
- catalystAgent enabling change
- dispersionScattering across space
viscosity · cross-linking · stabilizers · additives · antioxidants · coagulation · surfactants · pH
Elastic polymer from trees
- sapPlant circulatory fluid
- milkyWhitish and cloudy
- exudateInflammatory vessel leakage
- polyisopreneElastic hydrocarbon polymer
tapping · plantations · harvesting · coagulate · trees · botanical · biodegradable · emulsion
Hand coverings with fingers
- balloonsAir-filled rubber sacs
- condomsContraceptive barrier device
- cathetersTubes inserted into body cavities
- mattressesPadded sleeping surfaces
foam · adhesives · paints · coatings · masks · tubing · bands · swim caps
Tendency to resume original form
- stretchPull to extend
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- tensileCapable of elongation
pliable · waterproof · durable · stretchable · tear-resistant · impermeable · conformable · tactile
Provoking immune hypersensitivity
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- hypoallergenicUnlikely to cause reactions
- reactionResponse to stimulus
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- nitrileCyano-functional organic compound
acrylic · vinyl · PVC · silicone · spandex · chloroprene · butyl · isoprene · man-made · polymerization
emulsion
Blended immiscible liquids
- colloidStable dispersed mixture
- vulcanizationChemically strengthening raw rubber
- catalystAgent enabling change
dispersion · viscosity · cross-linking · stabilizers · additives · antioxidants · coagulation · surfactants · pH · compounding
rubber
Elastic polymer from trees
polyisoprene · tapping · plantations · harvesting · coagulate · trees · botanical · biodegradable · emulsion · elasticity
gloves
Hand coverings with fingers
- balloonsAir-filled rubber sacs
- condomsContraceptive barrier device
- cathetersTubes inserted into body cavities
mattresses · foam · adhesives · paints · coatings · masks · tubing · bands · swim caps · surgical gloves
elasticity
Tendency to resume original form
tensile · pliable · waterproof · durable · stretchable · tear-resistant · impermeable · conformable · tactile · seamless
allergenic
Provoking immune hypersensitivity
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- hypoallergenicUnlikely to cause reactions
latexessynthetic rubbers
Petroleum-derived stretchy polymers
synthetics · silicones · neoprene · synthetic resins · plastics
- latex glovesElastic protective handwear
- latex paintWater-soluble wall coating
- latex maskMolded rubber disguise
- latex allergyAdverse reaction to rubber
- liquid latexPourable rubber that solidifies
- latex condomBarrier contraceptive device