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latex

latex

5 3.7
A water-based paint used for walls and ceilings
  • noun
  • /ˈleɪtɛks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pintura de látex
  • Before starting the project, we made sure to buy enough latex to cover all of the woodwork in the house.
  • latex paint
  • gallons of latex

Examples

  • The contractor recommended using latex for the ceilings because it dries quickly and has a low odor.

  • Just a couple minutes, and then we pour in the latex.

    Neighbors (2014)

  • I still used latex paint on this one, but I waxed the top for a super smooth finish.

    Blog text (3)

  • I got something called permanent exterior latex 'cause I figured we'd be outside all night.

    Mexican Gangster (2008)

  • The use of lead in house paint gradually decreased from the early 1950s through the 1970s as latex paint, which typically does not contain lead, became available.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Make some DIY tombstones for a ghoulish graveyard outdoors with cardboard and latex paint with this easy project.

    Blog text (16)

  • We decided to use a high-quality latex paint for the living room walls to ensure a smooth finish.

Synonyms

latex paint
vslatex
  • Specialized
1 3.2

A water-based paint that uses latex to make color stay on walls and furniture

is mainly used for painting walls and ceilings rather than broad exterior use
rubber-base paint
vslatex
  • Specialized
4.2

A water-based paint that stays flexible, lasts a long time and resists moisture

is mainly for painting walls and ceilings and not focused on flexibility features

Compounds

latex paint
  • Specialized
1 3.2

A water-based paint that uses latex to make color stay on walls and furniture

Surface Forms

latex singular
latexes plural

Etymology

Latex for paint was named after that same milky idea: the paint's binder looked like a 'milky' fluid. So wall paint is called latex because its water-based binder behaves like a milky, rubbery liquid.