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latex

[ley-teks] / ˈleɪ tɛks /


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A University of Michigan study suggests that the nitrile and latex gloves scientists commonly use could be causing microplastics levels to appear higher than they actually are.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Many balloons are made from latex, which is a natural rubber from trees, but even latex-based balloons may require small amounts of oil-based chemicals during processing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Instead, its parade of latex prosthetics and wigs pulled the spotlight, especially the Linda Tripp fat suit that wore Paulson instead of the other way around.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

Near a fence they had clambered over, Gamboa said, she found a latex glove that contained Reyna’s DNA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

I blew paint out my nostrils and, when I breathed, it smelled like latex and cut grass.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson