latex

BrE /ˈlætɛks/ AmE /ˈlæteks/

noun en → es

1 MATERIAL B2

a soft, flexible rubber-like substance made from the juice of certain tropical plants, used to make things such as gloves and condoms

látex

  • latex gloves
  • latex condom

Collocations latex glove · latex condom

  • She wore latex gloves to protect her hands.

    Ella llevó guantes de látex para protegerse las manos.

2 COMPUTER C1

a computer language used for writing mathematical formulas and scientific papers, especially in the field of mathematics and physics

látex (en informática)

  • latex document

Collocations latex document · latex package

  • The professor uses LaTeX to write his research papers.

    El profesor usa LaTeX para escribir sus artículos de investigación.