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latex

[ley-teks] / ˈleɪ tɛks /


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Costs have been affected "across the board", including the price of condom material nitrile latex and natural rubber.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

It takes up to 120 biodegradable Tuftext-brand latex balloons spaced about 12 feet apart to create the chain, Bose said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

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

We all donned latex gloves and then, en masse, poured into the gallery.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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