plantemelk

Definitions of plantemelk
  1. noun
    a water-base paint that has a latex binder
    synonyms: latex, latexverf, plantenmelk
  2. noun
    a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air
    synonyms: latex, latexverf, plantenmelk
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    types:
    caoutchouc, gomelastiek, gummi, rubber
    an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
    polyether, schuimrubber
    spongy rubber; made by introducing air bubbles before vulcanization and used for cushioning or upholstery
    eboniet
    a hard nonresilient rubber formed by vulcanizing natural rubber
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