Definition of "latexes" []

• Plural form of latex. (noun)

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• "Also in the early 1980s Dr. Myers documented the economic value of species and their genetic resources as start-point materials for pharmaceuticals including anti-cancer drugs, new foods, natural pesticides, and raw materials for industry ranging from oils and gums to plastics and latexes."
• "Humans have chewed on gums, resins, and latexes secreted by various plants for thousands of years."
• "GOPALACHARI, R. and SIDDIQUI, S. (1949b) Triterpenic compounds isolated from Euphorbia latexes."