thumb|rubber tapping|Tapping of latex from [[Hevea brasiliensis, for use in rubber production]]
Latex is a milky fluid that comes from rubber trees and is collected through a process called tapping. It's important because it's used to produce rubber, which is a key material for many everyday products.
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thumb|rubber tapping|Tapping of latex from [[Hevea brasiliensis, for use in rubber production]]
Latex ( latices) is an emulsion (stable dispersion) of polymer microparticles in water. Latices are found in nature, but synthetic latices are common as well.
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