Meaning
latex
- milky fluid found in certain plants, processed into rubber or foam products
In a sentence
Abbiamo comprato un nuovo materasso in lattice naturale.
We bought a new natural latex mattress.
Sei allergico al lattice o puoi indossare questi guanti?
Are you allergic to latex, or can you wear these gloves?
Il personale sanitario usa spesso guanti di lattice usa e getta.
Healthcare staff often use disposable latex gloves.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lattice | masculine · singular |
| lattici | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly refers to foam mattresses ('materasso in lattice') and protective gloves ('guanti in lattice').