🧪

latex

intermediateB2

/ˈleɪtɛks/ · la-tex

A stable dispersion of polymer microparticles in an aqueous medium, used primarily for making products such as rubber and adhesives.

Meanings

nountechnical

A stable dispersion of polymer microparticles in an aqueous medium, used primarily for making products such as rubber and adhesives.

ایک مستحکم پولیمر مائکرو ذرات کا معلقہ جسے بنیادی طور پر ربڑ اور چپکنے والے اشیاء بنانے کے لیے استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔

لیٹیکس

lateks

Synonyms

rubberemulsionsuspensionربڑمعلقہسسپنشن

Antonyms

drying agentsolidخشک کرنے والا مادہٹھوس

Common Collocations

  • latex gloves
  • latex paint
  • latex foam

Example Sentences

The artist used latex paint to create a vibrant mural.

فنکار نے ایک جاندار دیواری پینٹنگ بنانے کے لیے لیٹیکس پینٹ استعمال کیا۔

Fankaar ne aik jandaar deewari painting banane ke liye lateks paint istemal kiya.

They wore latex gloves to maintain hygiene while working.

انہوں نے کام کرتے وقت صفائی برقرار رکھنے کے لیے لیٹیکس کے دستانے پہنے۔

Unhon ne kaam karte waqt safai barqarar rakhne ke liye lateks ke dastanay pahne.

Latex is commonly used in the production of mattresses.

لیٹیکس کا استعمال عموماً گدے بنانے میں کیا جاتا ہے۔

Lateks ka istemal aam tor par gaday banane mein kiya jata hai.

Easily Confused With

lattice:Lattice refers to a structure made of crossed wooden or metal strips, while latex is a liquid polymer used in manufacturing.

Word Family

latex-based
adjectiveلیٹیکس پر مبنی
latexize
verbلیٹیکس میں تبدیل کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'latex' as the material that is stretchy and used for gloves.

Visualize a pair of bright colored latex gloves.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "latex" — the sap of certain trees used to make rubber

First known use: 19th century

The term 'latex' originated from the Latin word 'latex', meaning 'liquid'. It has been used since the 19th century to refer to a milky fluid produced by certain plants, particularly from which rubber is derived.